Welcome Lisa Townsend
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Lisa is a Human-Computer Interaction researcher whose work sits at the intersection of computer science, interaction design, and psychology. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Hamburg in 2022, graduating as the top student of her cohort and receiving an Outstanding Degree award. She subsequently completed a Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction at LMU Munich in 2025. Her master’s thesis, Holistic Experience Design Deepens Nature Connectedness in Virtual Reality, investigated an embodied, multisensory VR experience for perspektive-taking.
Her research focuses on the human-centred design of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) applications. She is particularly interested in creating and evaluating immersive experiences aimed at positive societal impact (XR for Good), with a focus on fostering psychological wellbeing, social connectedness, and sustainable behaviour. Within the Human-AI Interaction group, Lisa looks forward to exploring AI-augmented XR experiences, such as how users perceive and interact with intelligent virtual agents.
