Student Projects
We work together with students in master's and bachelor's degree programs on our main topics, such as:
- Social Robots
- Communicating Misunderstanding
- Identifying Embedded Values
- Computer Vision
- Chatbots
- Augmented und Virtual Reality
- Simulation-Based Language Training for Train Drivers
Student Work in the Master Programme
Worni, S.: Assurance of Operational Support and Error Reduction Using Augmented Reality in Plastic Pipe Welding [Working Title]
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisors: Terry Inglese, Safak Korkut
Dannenhauer, J.: Language Learning in Augmented Reality [Working Title]
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisors: Terry Inglese, Safak Korkut
2021
Ganz, R. (2021): Designing a Chatbot Prototype for Language Learning for Professional purposes
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisors: Terry Inglese, Safak Korkut
Deiss, Y. (2021): Increase Therapy Understanding and Medication Adherence for Patients with Inflammatory Skin Diseases through Augmented Reality
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisors: Terry Inglese, Safak Korkut
Rosli, A. (2021) Using Immersive Visualization Systems to guide Decision-Making in the Railway Safety Sector
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisors: Terry Inglese, Safak Korkut
Applewhite, T. (2021): Multimodal Human-Robot Interaction Combining Speech, Facial Expressions, and Eye Gaze.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Vivienne Jia Zhong
2020
Kishore, A. (2020): Travel Itinerary optimization using Augmented Reality & Artificial Intelligence
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisors: Terry Inglese, Safak Korkut
Schenk, S. (2020): Exploring Application Scenarios for Social Robots.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Theresa Schmiedel, Vivienne Jia Zhong
2019
Adriaensen, B. (2019): Creative Behaviour in a Highly Immersive Virtual Environment.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut
Jurkschat, A. (2019): Enhancing the stadium experience with Augmented Reality.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut
Sulger, M. (2019): Management Visualization in Virtual Reality.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut
2018
Frey, G. (2018): Planning a Climbing Tour with Augmented Reality.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut
Kleger, N., Meier, A., Goel, M. (2018): Customer Expectations towards Chatbots for Customer Support.
Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Uwe Leimstoll, Vivienne Jia Zhong
Besic, H., Dotschung, R., Lothamer, M. (2018): Effectiveness of Usability Studies in Augmented Reality.
Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Safak Korkut
Feyertag, G., Knecht, S., Galindez, A. O. G. (2018): User Experience and Conducting Usability Tests in Augmented/Virtual Reality.
Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Safak Korkut
Kramer, F., Kussmann, S., Muff, R. (2018): Analysis of Smartwatch-Based Activity Tracking.
Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut
2017
Anh, H.T. (2017): An Autonomous Path Finding Strategy for an Artificial Intelligence Enabled Lego Mindstorms Robot.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Jonas Lutz
Schär, M. (2017): Enhancing Data Analytics in Virtual Reality using Physicalization.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut
Ponchon, Y. (2017): Implementing Swarm Democracy to Robot Logic.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut
Guarneri, A (2017): Usability Optimization of an Audio Playback Device based on Single Board Computers.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut
2016
Moriggl, P. (2016): Applying and Enhancing Data Visualization Methods for Interactive Maps.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut
Butty, X. (2016): Enhancing activity recognition with location related information based on smartwatch sensors.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut
Meier, D.M. (2016): Google Project Tango Enables the Lego Mindstorms EV3 Robot Model to Perform Autonomous Indoor Navigation.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut
Hunkeler (2016): Object Recognition Using Multiple Viewpoints.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut
Schaer, F. (2016): Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Exploratory Analysis of Categorized Financial Data.
Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut
Student Work in the Bachelor Programme
Stegmann, L.: Developing a no-/lo-code prototype to automate value-centered recruiting process [Working Title]
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW School of Business
Supervisor: Safak Korkut
Plastina J. & Brunner G.: Investigating effectiveness of service design in VR consulting [Working Title]
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW School of Business
2021
Marending, N. (2021): Value-oriented Social Media Campaign for IoT product
Bachelor Thesis. Valenco GmbH
Supervisor: Safak Korkut
Berger, F. (2021): Mobile Augmented Reality for the Fasnacht. The Assessment of the Potential and Feasibility of AR Technology for the Basler Carnival - a MAR Prototype
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Safak Korkut
Largiadèr, D. (2021): Mobile Augmented Reality in Cultural Heritage Learning for the Basler Carnival. A value-sensitive approach for requirement engineering
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Safak Korkut
Zoric-Milic, A. (2021): Developing an Augmented Reality prototype to communicate and raise awareness of the public art pieces in Basel
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Safak Korkut
Rrahmani, A. (2021): Entwicklung von Designprinzipien für wertesensible Sozialroboter im Kontext des Gesundheitswesens
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong
Bosankic, F. (2021): Enhancing robot voice by implementing text-to-speech solutions
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong
Paukert, N., Schurtenberger, C. (2021): Value Sensitive Colour Schemes for Social Robots in Healthcare
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong
Masic, D., Ayiramala, K., Bosankic F. (2021): Collaborative Interactive Problem Solving – Portable Mixed Reality Environment.
FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Safak Korkut
Mürset, N. (2021): Comparison of the Perception of Two Different Social Robot Types.
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong
2020
Birahjakli, H. (2020): The Luddite of the 21st Century: From Vandalism to Criminality, Autonomous Vehicles, Sensors Attacks.
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Safak Korkut
Hauenstein, F. (2020): Enabling Robot’s Speech Recognition for Swiss German.
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong
Brancato, R. (2020): Mapping Robot’s Body Language to Its Speech.
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong
Sabbioni, G. (2020): Social Robot Use Cases at the FHNW Campus Muttenz Library.
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong
Berger, F. (2020): Insights into Replayability of Augmented Reality in Cultural Heritage.
Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Safak Korkut
2019
Applewhite, T (2019): A Step towards Automated Room Reservation with the NAO.
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong
Krsmanovic-Schneebeli, L. (2019): A Blockchain-based Failure, or a Start-up-based Blockhain Failure?
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Janine Jäger, Pascal Moriggl
Rey, R. (2019): Prozessoptimierung für Configuration & Asset Management.
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Theresa Schmiedel
2018
Hertig, D. (2018): Extension of Facial Recognition Abilities of the Humanoid Robot “Pepper”.
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Achim Dannecker
Schweizer, C. (2018): Augmented Reality in Business and Customer Experience.
Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Safak Korkut
Waser, S. (2018): Augmented Reality in Tourism and Informal Learning.
Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Safak Korkut
Bossard, T. (2018): The Swiss Landscape of Virtual and Augmented Reality.
Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Janina Berga, Safak Korkut
2017
Koller, C. (2017): Gamification von Scrum. Wie man erfolgreich Spieleelemente ins Projekt-management implementieren kann.
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Janine Jäger, Safak Korkut
2015
Buff, E. (2015): Exploring and developing use cases for Oculus Rift combined with gesture control systems within the health industry.
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Janina Berga, Safak Korkut
Reichert, T. (2015): Feasibility and application study of gesture control systems for the AR Parrot 2.0 within the inspection industry.
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Janina Berga, Safak Korkut
Nguyen, T.T.C. (2015): Implementation of Cognitive Computing and Creating Awareness for Higher Education and Research Purposes.
Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut