Marius Grießhammer, M.Sc.

In my research I investigate the impact of embodied learning for children in virtual reality learning applications. Embodied cognition emphasizes the connection between the mind and the body, suggesting that learning is not solely a mental process but also influenced by physical actions and sensory experiences. By immersing children in virtual environments that encourage physical interaction and engagement I explore playful ways to enhance cognitive processes and learning outcomes, currently focussing on basic mathematical skills.

M. Sc. Marius Grießhammer

Informatik / HCCS

Address
Forsthausweg 2 (LE)
47057 Duisburg
Room
LE 307
E-Mail
marius.griesshammer@uni-due.de

Functions

  • Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in, Medieninformatik

The following publications are listed in the online university bibliography of the University of Duisburg-Essen. Further information may also be found on the person's personal web pages.

    Book articles / Proceedings papers

  • Grießhammer, Marius; Masuch, Maic
    200 VR-Sessions with Children : Practical Challenges and Educational Insights Into Conducting a Longitudinal VR-Study in Primary School
    In: Entertainment Computing: ICEC 2025 / 24th IFIP TC 14 International Conference, August 27–30, 2025, Tokyo, Japan / Sugimoto, Maki; Di Iorio, Angelo; Figueroa, Pablo; Yamanishi, Ryosuke; Matsumura, Kohei (Eds.). Berlin: Springer, 2025, pp. 123 – 137
    DOI
  • Grießhammer, Marius; Kißler, Christian; Masuch, Maic; Kuhn, Joerg-Tobias
    Math Valley : On Designing an Embodied VR Learning Application for Primary School Students
    In: Entertainment Computing: ICEC 2025 / 24th IFIP TC 14 International Conference, August 27–30, 2025, Tokyo, Japan / Sugimoto, Maki; Di Iorio, Angelo; Figueroa, Pablo; Yamanishi, Ryosuke; Matsumura, Kohei (Eds.). Berlin: Springer, 2025, pp. 107 – 122
    DOI
  • Graf, Linda; Abramowski, Sophie; Baßfeld, Melina; Gerschermann, Kirsten; Grießhammer, Marius; Scholemann, Leslie; Masuch, Maic
    Emotional Support Companions in Virtual Reality
    In: Proceedings of the 2022 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops, VRW 2022 / Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops, VRW 2022; Virtual, Online; 12 - 16 March 2022. Piscataway: IEEE, 2022, pp. 634 – 635
    DOI, Online Full Text

Tendered Theses

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Theses in Progress

Type Topic Author
Master's Thesis tba Lynn Meier
Master's Thesis tba Mathis Haefs

 

Supervised Theses

Type Topic Author Finished
Master's Thesis A Puzzle Piece to Recovery? Development of a VR Escape Game as a Complementary Tool for Anorexia Nervosa Treatment Vera Golz 2025
Master's Thesis Simulation of Lunar Surface Activities and Supportive Heads-Up Display in Virtual Reality Aurelia Föllner 2025
Master's Thesis Investigating Children's Learning Effect When Teaching Virtual Agents Richard Schörner 2025
Bachelor's Thesis Tracking of real Objects in VR? Yes, precisely! Lars Gilhaus 2025
Bachelor's Thesis Development of an elevated plus maze for humans in Mixed Reality Svea Dettki 2024
Bachelor's Thesis Integration of a reward system in a VR learning game to increase motivation Vanessa Paulus 2024
Bachelor's Thesis I Train Math - Development of an Embodied VR-Math Training Application Through Passive Locomotion David Heinrichs 2024
Bachelor's Thesis Embodied Cognition in Virtual Reality zur Unterstützung des Verständnisses von Mathematikaufgaben mit Stellenwertübergang Lea Jacob 2023

 

Academic Career and Education

10/2020 - 12/2023 Study of Applied Cognitive- and Media Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen, degree Master of Science (M.Sc.)
07/2021 - 12/2021 Semester abroad at Reykjavik University, Iceland
10/2016 - 09/2020 Study of Applied Cognitive- and Media Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen, degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

 

Professional Career

04/2023 - today Researcher at the Entertainment Computing Group
10/2020 - 04/2023 Research assistant at the Entertainment Computing Group
10/2017 - 09/2020 Student assistant at the Entertainment Computing Group and the Interactive Systems Research Group