Position: PostDoc Researcher
I am a researcher specializing in human-robot interaction (HRI), with a focus on real-world deployments and the social, affective, and political dimensions of our interactions with robots. My interdisciplinary background—spanning semiotics, cultural studies, cognitive science, and Science and Technology Studies (STS)—informs my approach to understanding how meaning is produced in human-technology relations. I completed my PhD in 2025 under the supervision of Professor Astrid Weiss at TU Wien, where my research examined Starship delivery robots and their integration into public urban spaces. Building on this, my current work explores the notion of “publicness”—how public spaces are constituted, who gets included or excluded, and how robots reshape these dynamics.
Methodologically, I primarily use qualitative approaches such as ethnographic observation, interviews, and participatory design, drawing on experience from projects like Care Robots/Robotic Care. I remain flexible in my methods, integrating quantitative tools when appropriate to address specific research questions. I am committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and fostering an academic culture rooted in trust, curiosity, and open dialogue. Central to my work is a critical awareness that well-designed technology is not always the right solution to societal problems. This is why I view ethics and shared responsibility as core components of research in human-technology interaction.
Topics for students:
- HRI, social aspects of HRI
- Ethnographic and qualitative studies of technologies
- Technology and labor
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