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  • We regularly supervise students of Computer Science, Media Computer Science and Computational Modeling and Simlulation in writing their bachelor & master / diploma theses. For this purpose, we mainly offer our own research topics, which are then individually supervised by staff members.
  • As of now, thesis topics will generally only be assigned shortly before the start of the semester. You can find further information here: https://bildungsportal.sachsen.de/opal/auth/RepositoryEntry/36920229888

Topic Areas

Student theses are assigned by arrangement in the following subject areas, among others:

 

Areas Contact person
Operating Room scenarioAugmented Reality, 3D visualization and alternative interaction possibilities in the future Operation Room
Possible thesis could include but are not limited to:

  • Preoperative exploration of and interaction with medical image data (e.g. CT)
  • Intraoperative visualization of an augmented patient model
  • Possibilities for interaction with medical image data during surgeries
 Mats Ole Ellenberg
Physical Affordances and Natural User Interface in Immersive Environments
Possible theses could include but are not limited to:

  • Coordination and Distribution of Interaction and Visualization Between Mobile Devices and Head-Mounted Augmented Reality
  • Investigation of Physical Affordances by Everyday Products and Environments in Augmented Reality (Especially Placements)
  • Empirical User Study Design; Observation, Measurement, and Analysis of User Attitude and Behavior

For further individual offers please contact Weizhou Luo via mail.

 Weizhou Luo
Meeting in Mulit-User Mixed Reality Spaces

Considering human-centered perspectives and inclusion in interpersonal interaction within AR/VR. Key aspects:

  • Design and implementation of visualizations or multimodal feedback to support communication in AR/VR
  • Adapting and enhancing virtual avatars for interpersonal interaction in AR/VR
  • Designing and conducting user studies in multi-user AR/VR, considering factors of social interaction, performance, and usability

For further individual offers please contact Katja Krug via mail.

 Katja Krug
Explanations and Games

  • Interactive visualizations as explanations for computational models (e.g., AI, formal methods)
  • Use of game mechanics for data-driven storytelling and other scientific work (e.g., annotation)
 Julián Méndez
Mobile Information VisualizationMobile Information Visualization
Use of mobile devices for interactive information visualization; typical key aspects:

  • Combination of mobile devices with other displays/devices, for instance several tablets and smartphones or smartphones and large interactive displays
  • Multi-user or collaborative data analysis
  • Multiple visualization views distributed and coordinated across several devices
 Ricardo Langner
Data Visualization for non-planar Displays

  • Research into novel display technologies (e.g., curved, flexible, foldable, spherical, or cube-shaped displays)
  • Development of new techniques for visualizing information on these new form factors
  • Prototyping of novel form factors using MR technology
 Julian Baader
Data Storytelling with LLMs/AI tools, Human-AI interaction

  • Scientific Data Visualization (e.g., multivariate, volumetric, multidimensional, temporal, real-time) and data story generation.
  • LLMs/AI tools for the generation of visualizations and narrations of a data story, e.g., LLM fine-tuning, reducing hallucination, real-time adaptation, and improving output accuracy.
  • Creating scientific data-driven storytelling and evaluating corresponding epistemic emotions.
  • Development and adaptation of data stories in different media like conversational interfaces (speech/text/dialogues with LLMs), embodied environments (AR/VR), and tangibles.
 Susmita Khadse

Interested in a Thesis Topic

If you are interested in writing a thesis at the Chair of Multimedia Technology, please contact the person responsible for a specific topic directly. If you are interested in multiple topics, please let us know from the beginning. Your initial email should contain at least the following information:

  • Name, matriculation number, course of study, year of enrollment
  • Type of the thesis (z. B. Bachelor, Master, Großer Beleg, Diploma, …)
  • Desired time span for the thesis; Earliest possible start date and latest possible end date. In special cases specific deadlines or commitments.
  • What subject area or research area are you interested in and why? (If several, then prioritize them)
  • How would you describe your general skills? (e.g. theorist/designer/study experience/etc.; programming languages)
  • What are your personal goals/desires with regard to the thesis?
  • Which relevant lectures/classes have you attended so far? And why are they relevant for the above mentioned topics or research areas?
  • Which ideas and concepts do you already have concerning the above mentioned topics or research areas?