Dr. Florian Weidner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2025-03-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, United Kingdom

Lecturer focusing on Human-Computer Interaction and extended reality applications.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2023-03-01 — 2025-03-01

Lancaster University • Lancaster, United Kingdom

Worked on multi-sensory XR and user interaction research.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2021-03-01 — 2023-03-01

Ilmenau University of Technology • Ilmenau, Germany

Focused on XR technologies and virtual human interactions.

Courses

Individual Project CS1F Computing Science 1F - Computing Fundamentals Human-Centred Security (M) User Interaction