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Florian Weidner is a Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, focusing on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). His research primarily concentrates on how individuals interact with extended reality (XR), particularly in areas involving gaze-based interaction and the social dynamics of virtual humans. Florian has a background as a postdoctoral researcher at Lancaster University, where he collaborated on the GEMINI project, exploring multi-sensory XR experiences and the integration of user gaze. He completed his PhD in 2021, investigating the potential impacts and limitations of in-vehicle user interfaces within XR contexts. Previously, he held a position at Ilmenau University of Technology in Germany, engaging with XR technologies through various innovative projects. Florian's research interests include Gaze-Based Interaction with XR, Social Mutual Gaze in Virtual Humans, and Interaction with Real Objects in XR environments. He actively mentors MSCR and PhD students and welcomes inquiries related to XR and its applications.
University of Glasgow • Glasgow, United Kingdom
Lecturer focusing on Human-Computer Interaction and extended reality applications.
Lancaster University • Lancaster, United Kingdom
Worked on multi-sensory XR and user interaction research.
Ilmenau University of Technology • Ilmenau, Germany
Focused on XR technologies and virtual human interactions.