Dr. Thomas Wyssenbach

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Research Scientist at the School of Applied Psychology, Institute Humans in Complex Systems (MikS)

Main research areas

Analysis, evaluation, and design of socio-technical systems at the intersection of humans, technology, and organization in order to optimize work and education in the context of digital transformation
Immersive technologies (Extended Reality, XR; Virtual Reality, VR; Augmented Reality, AR; Mixed Reality, MR)
Human-machine interaction
3D computer simulation of human-machine systems, such as simulations of people and material flow
Aviation / Cyber security and human factors
Educational design for the digital age (e.g., digital methods and tools, e-learning, learning analytics, 3D printing)

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/MSc theses

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Education

2025
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Cybersecurity und Information Risk Management at the FHNW School of Business

2018-2025
PhD at the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Basel, with a research focus on human-machine interaction (MMI): Title of the disseration: «Immersive Technologies for Education and Training: Three Studies with Basic and Applied Research Perspectives»

2020
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Teaching in Higher Education at the FHNW School of Education

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; BSc 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

Professional experience

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)

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