Nadine Wagener

Nadine Wagener is a researcher specializing in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and currently serves as the team leader of Personal Pervasive Computing (PPC) at OFFIS - Institute for Informatics in Germany. Her research focuses on designing technologies that enhance well-being, developing applications for Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), self-care technologies, emotion sensing and prediction, among others. Her academic background spans multiple disciplines, combining media science with psychology to create lasting positive user experiences. She emphasizes human-centered design, emphasizing user autonomy and technology acceptance. Nadine's work also tackles social, ethical, and ecological challenges, aiming to support healthy and sustainable lifestyles.

• 2025 – Present·OFFIS - Institute for Informatics·Team Leader, Personal Pervasive Computing (PPC)
  • Researching how digital technologies are used in daily life within households and society, focusing on comprehensible and acceptable digital interactions, while enhancing citizens' control over data and digital rights.
• 2024 – 2025·Max Planck Institute for Informatics·Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Expanded research in the Sensorimotor Interaction Group on haptics, tangible objects design, and intersections between psychology and Human-Computer Interaction.
• Summer 2025·Cornell Tech, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Lab (AIRLab)·Visiting Researcher
  • Explored how Artificial Intelligence (AI) fosters positive psychological states and applied Augmented Reality (AR) in emergency medical care.
• 2024 – 2025·University of Bremen·Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Focused on designing Virtual Reality (VR) solutions related to well-being.
• 2019 – 2024·University of Bremen·Doctoral Researcher
  • Conducted innovative research in VR interaction technologies, with a focus on applications for well-being and self-care.

• 2019 – 2024·University of Bremen·Ph.D.
  • Specialized in Virtual Reality Design and Self-Care Technologies.
• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree details not explicitly provided.

• 2024 | DIS Honorable Mention Best Paper Award
• 2023 | IEEE VR Best Doctoral Consortium Presentation Award
• Multiple Outstanding Paper Review Awards at key conferences (e.g., CHI, CHI Play).