Research & Groups
The MIPSY degree programme is supported on an interdisciplinary basis by the research groups of the Human-centered Computing and Cognitive Science (HCCS) department. This page provides an overview of the department's research dimensions as well as the participating chairs.
Research Dimensions
The HCCS research groups work across six thematic dimensions—often soften across groups and always with people at the centre.
Participating Research Groups of the HCCS Department
Teaching and research in the degree programme are primarily shaped by the following research groups of the Human-centered Computing and Cognitive Science (HCCS) department:
Accountability of Data Science and Security Systems
Research into accountability, transparency and governance structures in data-intensive systems and security architectures in the context of trustworthy data science.
General Psychology: Cognition
Research into the cognitive-psychological foundations of human decision-making, focusing on risk decisions as well as the emergence and psychological mechanisms of behavioural addictions (e.g. internet use disorders).
Human Understanding of Algorithms and Machines
Investigation of human understanding of and trust in artificial intelligence and algorithms, particularly with regard to ethical questions and cooperation.
Computational Methods in the Modelling and Analysis of Learning Processes
Prof. Dr. Irene-Angelica Chounta
Development of computational methods for modelling, analysing and supporting interactive, collaborative learning environments (learning analytics).
Inclusive Technology and Collective Engagement
Research into and design of assistive technologies as well as the promotion of digital inclusion and collective participation of marginalised groups.
Interactive Systems / HCI
Human-centred research into and design of interactive systems, focusing on computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW), human-robot collaboration and augmented reality.
Entertainment Computing Group
Basic and applied research in the areas of game design, game development as well as gamification and serious games in educational contexts.
Research Methods in Psychology
Research in the areas of technology-enhanced, immersive and interactive learning as well as computer-supported collaboration and media-based knowledge construction.
Psychological Processes of Education in Social Media
Investigation of knowledge and competence development regarding digital information technologies, focusing on social media and public online discourse.
Social Psychology: Media and Communication
Analysis of social-psychological aspects of human-technology interaction, focusing on social media effects as well as interaction with robots and virtual agents.
Economic and Consumer Psychology
Research in the field of economic and consumer psychology, particularly regarding digital shopping behaviour, advertising effects and purchasing decisions.