Tobias Grundgeiger

Tobias Grundgeiger is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Human-Computer Media at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg and leads research in the Psychological Ergonomics field. He received his PhD in Applied Cognitive Psychology from the University of Queensland, Australia, in 2011. His research focuses on the design of medical technologies, the distribution of visual attention, the effects of interruptions and distractions, and the development and evaluation of cognitive support tools. His work aims to enhance medical safety and user experience through improved technology design, particularly in emergency care and anesthesiology. His research has been published in various international journals and is widely applied in real-world medical scenarios.

• 2011–Present·Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg·Associate Professor
  • Leading research in Human-Computer Interaction and Psychological Ergonomics, focusing on medical technology design and applications of cognitive psychology.
• 2011·University of Queensland·Postdoctoral Research Fellow
  • Conducted research in applied cognitive psychology, exploring visual attention distribution and the impact of interruptions and distractions on work efficiency.

• 2007–2011·University of Queensland·PhD
  • Specialized in Applied Cognitive Psychology, focusing on the design and application of medical technologies and cognitive support tools.
• 2003–2007·University of Würzburg·Master’s Degree
  • Studied foundational theories in Human-Computer Interaction and Psychology, establishing interdisciplinary research capabilities.