Dr. Linda Onnasch

Professor

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Biography

Linda Onnasch is a professor at the Department of Action and Automation Psychology at Technische Universität Berlin. Her research focuses on human-robot interaction and the design of automated assistance systems, with a keen interest in the task context that influences these interactions. In addition to her research activities, she leads the master's program in Human Factors, offering interdisciplinary courses that prepare students for the challenges posed by increasingly automated environments. Onnasch has been actively involved in various academic and public discourses, contributing her expertise to discussions on intelligent decision-making systems. She is also engaged in network initiatives aimed at enhancing behavioral insights in policy-making.

Research Interests

Human-Robot Interaction Automated Assistance Systems Human Factors

Experience

Department Chair

— Present

Technische Universität Berlin • Berlin

Overseeing the Department of Action and Automation Psychology, focusing on research and teaching in human-robot interaction.

Courses

Human Factors Master's Program

Requirements for Technical University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
PTE
Overall
Required:65
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Recognized first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) Specific ECTS in related subjects (e.g., 36 ECTS in Fundamentals of Computer Science for CS programs) Evidence of previous Master's studies (if applicable) Module descriptions of previous study program
Application Checklist
  • Officially certified copy of University degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Tabular CV
  • Motivation letter (program specific)
  • APS Certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
  • Proof of English proficiency (B2/C1 depending on program)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent for general engineering and computer science programs. Specific advanced master's (MBA/Energy) may require 1 year of professional experience.