Our Profile
Today, more than ever, the development of human-centered technical systems requires close interdisciplinary integration of behavioral, social, and computer sciences, as well as engineering and design approaches. Technological innovation arises not solely from technical feasibility, but from a deep understanding of human needs, capabili
Interaction, Technology, Empirical Research and Application (ITERA)
The ITERA research cluster investigates and develops innovative solutions at the intersection of humans and technology.
We combine computer science and AI, engineering and design methodologies, and empirical research to develop human-centered solutions that are practical, releva
Applied Research Focus Areas
Integrated Miniaturised Systems (IMS) 139 Sustainable Materials Products and Processes (STAMP) 142 Interaction, Technology, Empirical Research and Application (ITERA) 141 Highly-Efficient Technical Systems (HTS) 2480
The nationwide flagship project skills4chips aims to establish the national educational institution “Microtec Academy.” It effectively combines mechanical engineering (ME) and microsystems technology (MST).
Duration: 2024–2028
MINT-SPASS stands for the MINT Student Program for Unique Learning Locations in the Southern Palatinate. Since June 1, 2024, it has been part of the third funding round of the BMBF’s MINT-Cluster program. The project was jointly initiated by the Southern Palatinate Technology Network, Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences, and the Germers
Mittelstand-Digital Center Focus on People: Subproject “Mental Models of Ecological Action”
The Mittelstand-Digital Center Focus on People supports small and medium-sized enterprises in better understanding the expectations of their users, consumers, and business customers. The goal is to reflect on their own product strategy, find suitable coo
Publications Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Tronnier
2026 - 2014 Wilhelm F., Shahid D., Mock M., Tronnier U.; HelpMeWalk – A new digital process for orthoses production: Data processing, Workflow and Accuracy, DOI: 10.60643/urai.v2025p26, November 2025 U. Tronnier, L. Naumann, C. Wagner, A. von Gontard, Peasy - System zur Unterstützung der Behandlung b
Behavioral Influence as Open Educational Resource (2026)
We were pleased to welcome Prof. Dr. Timo Becker from the Department of Business Administration as an interdisciplinary guest to the HCI Lab. His presentation, “Open Educational Resources for Behavioral Influence in and by Organizations,” provided a comprehensive overview of an ambitious pro
FAIRD at the Symposium on Business Informatics (2025)
In November 2025, the 2nd Symposium on Business Informatics was held at Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences. The event focused on the question of how artificial intelligence can be developed responsibly within the context of technological innovation and regulatory frameworks. During t
Digital Orthotic Solutions: “HelpMeWalk” at DMEA (2025)
At DMEA 2025, Europe’s leading trade fair for digital health, the University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern presented its research work on the HelpMeWalk project for the digital capture of anatomical shapes. At the VDE joint booth, the team led by Prof. Dr. Uwe Tronnier from the Departme
