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Tilo Hartmann is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Virtual Reality and Communication Science. He obtained his PhD in Communication Science from Hanover University of Music, Drama, and Media in 2005. His academic career has included positions at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California, the University of Erfurt, and the University of Zurich. Hartmann's research primarily focuses on media psychology, particularly how immersive technologies affect users' subjective experiences, such as presence and social perceptions in media contexts. He investigates the psychological effects of immersive media, including virtual and augmented reality, on user behavior and well-being. As a prolific author, he has published in leading scientific journals and has contributed to several books. Furthermore, he has played a significant role in various academic committees and co-founded the Immersive High Tech Group within the university. His current research projects explore the interplay between users' media consumption, their cognitive awareness, and the potential benefits and challenges of immersive technology. He teaches a variety of courses related to media psychology and immersive experiences.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Leading research and teaching in the field of Communication Science with a focus on immersive media and user experience.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.