Disputation von Sebastian Rings am 05.09.2025, 00:00 Uhr

5. September 2025, von Reinhard Zierke

Einladung zur hochschulöffentlichen Disputation im Rahmen des Promotionsverfahrens von Sebastian Rings

Titel der Dissertation: Engagement in Digital Health through Spatial Computing: Applications in Virtual Reality and Intelligent Virtual Agents

This dissertation examines the concept of engagement in serious games and digital health interventions, via case studies on Virtual Reality (VR)-based exergames for older adults and Intelligent Virtual Agents (IVAs) powered by large language models. Through empirical studies, it explores design strategies, such as errorless learning in exergames and empathic feedback in IVAs, for fostering motivation, trust, and sustained participation which we apply in therapeutic self-help contexts. Results inform best practices for creating engaging, effective, and inclusive systems that can support health and well-being across diverse populations.
The presentation will be given in English.

Datum und Uhrzeit: Freitag, 5. September 2025 um 08:00 Uhr
Ort: Informatikum, Raum F-132
Betreuer: Prof. Dr. Frank Steinicke

Prof. Dr. Matthias Rarey
Vorsitzender des Fachpromotionsausschusses Informatik