Thomas Wyssenbach
Thomas Wyssenbach
Activities at FHNW
Role
Research Scientist at the School of Applied Psychology, Institute Humans in Complex Systems (MikS)
Main research areas
- Immersive technologies (XR: Virtual Reality, VR; Augmented Reality, AR; Mixed Reality, MR)
- Human-machine interaction
- Analysis, evaluation and design of human-machine systems, such as simulations of people and material flow
- Airport security and human factors
- Educational design for the digital age (e.g., digital methods and tools, e-learning, learning analytics)
Lecturing
Lecturing in degree courses
- Summer school “Digital methods and tools: microcontroller / internet-of-things (IoT), 3D technologies (3D modelling, 3D printing), virtual reality“ (BSc, MSc)
- Supervision of student projects and BSc theses
- Co-supervision of MSc theses
Profile
since 2018
PhD student at the University of Basel, faculty of psychology, department of general psychology and methodology, research focus on human-machine interaction (MMI)
2020
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Teaching in Higher Education FHNW
2014-2016
Master degree (MSc) in Applied Psychology FHNW
School of Applied Psychology, FHNW, Olten, Switzerland; interdisciplinary and in-depth modules at UZH, ETHZ & ZHAW; awarded with the Eberhard-Ulich price for the best MSc thesis 2016; master thesis: [PDF]
2010-2014
Bachelor degree (BSc) in Applied Psychology FHNW
School of Applied Psychology, FHNW, Olten, Switzerland; semester abroad at Mazoon University College, Oman; interdisciplinary module at BFH; bachelor thesis: [PDF]
2003-2006
Advanced federal diploma of higher education in electrical engineering, with specialization in automation
IBZ, Berne, Switzerland; awarded for the best graduation in 2006
1996-2000
Apprenticeship as electronic technician; federal diploma of vocational education and training
Fasnacht & Co, Ittigen, Switzerland; GIB Bern
since 2015
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, School of Applied Psychology, Institute Humans in Complex Systems (MikS), Olten, Switzerland
Research scientist (since 2016)
Research assistant (2015-2016)
since 2017
Waimanoo GmbH , Zofingen, Switzerland
Co-founder (main focus on technology: concepts, research and development)
2014–2015
Georg Fischer Automotive, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Assistant Innovation Management (2014-2015)
Intern Innovation Management (2014)
2010–2013
Fasnacht AG, Worb, Switzerland
Managing director (member of the executive board: sales, customer service, technology)
2007–2010
Travel & stay abroad (motorcycle journey, scuba diving instructor & operational manager Extra Divers Worldwide, Oman)
2000–2006
Seewer AG, Burgdorf, Switzerland; now Rondo Burgdorf AG
Head of Technical Service (2003-2006)
Service Engineer International (2000-2002)
Publications and Projects
Publications and conference proceedings
- Wyssenbach, T., Kaufmann, K., & Schwaninger, A. (2023). Segmentierung beeinflusst das Lernen: Eine Studie zur Wissensvermittlung durch Virtual Reality und 2D-Bildschirmen mit Flughafensicherheitspersonal. Frühjahrskongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft (GfA), Hannover DE, 02. March 2023.
- Kaufmann, K., Wyssenbach, T., & Schwaninger, A. (2022). Exploring the effects of segmentation when learning with Virtual Reality and 2D displays: a study with airport security officers. IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST), Valeč CZ, 07.-09. September 2022.
- Wyssenbach, T., Zeballos, M., Loosli, S., & Schwaninger, A. (2022). Nonverbal behavior of interviewers influences the competence ratings of observers in recruitment interviews: a study investigating social influence using 360-degree videos with virtual reality and 2D screen displays. Virtual Reality, 26(2), 669-686. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-021-00540-3 [PDF]
- Christ, O., Kaufmann, K., Wehrli, S., Mistretta, E., Arisona, S., Wyssenbach, T., & Schubiger, S. (2020). Validation of Driving Simulation in a Virtual Reality Setting: The Effects of Age, Sex and Simulation Technology on Driving Behavior. In T. Ahram, R. Taiar, V. Gremeaux-Bader, & K. Aminian (Eds.), Human Interaction, Emerging Technologies and Future Applications II (p. 315-320). Cham: Springer. [PDF]
- Wyssenbach, T., Sterchi, Y., & Schwaninger, A. (2017). Simulationsunterstützte soziotechnische Optimierung von Luftsicherheitskontrollstellen. Frühjahrskongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft (GfA), Brugg, 15.-17. February, 2017, 1-6. [PDF]
- Wyssenbach, T., Sterchi, Y., & Schwaninger, A. (2017). Simulation-based sociotechnical optimization of airport security check-points. 15th SPS SGP SSP Conference, Lausanne, 4.-5. September, 2017.
- Fuss, R., Wyssenbach, T., Probst, J., Loosli, S., Zeballos, M., & Christ, O. (2016). Influence of scepticism and knowledge on the attitude towards smart metering. Behave 2016. [PDF]
- Fuss, R., Loosli, S., Wyssenbach, T., Zeballos, M., Probst, J., & Christ, O. (2015). Predictors of attitudes towards regenerative energies. The 5th World Sustainability Forum, p. 199.
- Zeballos, M., Wyssenbach, T., Probst, J., Loosli, S., Fuss, R., & Christ, O. (2015). The influence of media design and knowledge on acceptance of regenerative energies. The 5th World Sustainability Forum, p. 196.
Presentations
- Wyssenbach, T. (2022). Introduction to Virtual Reality. Event series - New digital worlds, im Zoffice, Zofingen, 30. November 2022.
- Wyssenbach, T. (2018). VR meets Applied Psychology. Aviation Virtual & Augmented Reality Summit, 5.-6. Juni 2018, IATA Geneva, Switzerland. [PDF , report]
- Wyssenbach, T., & Obrist, M. (2018). Customer Example: Teaching on Azure. Swiss High Edu Strategy Briefing, 4. Juni 2018, Microsoft Berne, Switzerland.
- Wyssenbach, T. (2017). 3D-Simulation zur Arbeitsprozessoptimierung. Praxisevent 2017: Angewandte Psychologie für Arbeit und Wirtschaft, 17. Mai 2017, FHNW APS Olten, Switzerland. [report]
Please visit the Institutional Repository FHNW (IRF) for further projects. Click here for a list of all publications of Thomas Wyssenbach.
Airport Security and Human Factors
- Systematic threat assessment, new standards, learning technology research – transfer into practice (STA2RT; ongoing)
- Sociotechnical optimization of airport security checkpoints (ongoing)
- Intelligence, competence and unpredictability (ICU; completed)
Educational development for a digital age
- Immersive technologies for education - feasibility study (ITEM; completed)
- Evaluation of four digital tools for innovative form of teaching and learning (E4DT; completed)
Sustainable and innovative energy future
Contact
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