Prof. Matthias Wölfel, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Bio: Matthias Wölfel is a professor of Intuitive and Perceptive User Interfaces at the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences in Germany. He is the head of the Institute for Intelligent Interaction and Immersive Experience and is also affiliated with the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Social Sciences at the University of Hohenheim. His research interests include interaction design, human-computer interaction, human-computer-human interaction, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, digital culture, and technology-enhanced learning. Outside of academia, Wölfel contributes to global media art exhibitions and is the founder and CEO of ColorfulBit, an award-winning studio that specializes in new media and innovative technologies. Wölfel has received numerous awards for excellence in teaching and innovation, including "Professor of the Year" in 2017, the "HKA Teaching Award" in 2024, and the "IKT Innovativ Award" in 2013.