2024
University of Bremen, Germany
2021-2024
2020
University College Dublin, Ireland
2018-2020
2017
University of Arts, Bremen, Germany
2014-2017
Since
2024
University of Bremen, Germany
2021
University of Bremen, Germany
2021-2024
2018
University College Dublin, Ireland
2018-2020
2018
University College Dublin, Ireland
2018
2017
University of Bremen, Germany
2017-2018
As a researcher, I am aware that our work is not always readily accessible to the public. However, I strongly believe in the importance of our work and am grateful to media outlets bridging this gap. Thus, I am always happy to share our findings and talk about our work. Here are some examples of my work being featured in the media:
The Washington Post – How TikTok Keeps Its Users Scrolling For Hours A Day
→ Link to Article (English only)Spektrum der Wissenschaft – Dark Patterns: Manipulation im Netz
→ Link to Article (German only)Podcast episode 005: "Wie Dark Pattern unser Verhalten Manipulieren"
Invited talk on the topic: "Auf der Schattenseite von Sozialen Medien: Wie Dark Patterns unsere Entscheidungen beeinflussen"
Invited talk on the topic: "How Dark Patterns Influence Our Decision-Making"
Invited talk on the topic: "Uncovering Dark Patterns in Social Media"
El País – Sesiones siempre abiertas y privacidad a medio proteger: así nos afecta el diseño de las redes sociales
I am continuously supervising Bachelor and Master Student Theses, and mentor PhD students at the University of Bremen. Aside from these activities, I held teaching positions or gave lectures for the following courses:
TU Berlin - Grundlagen der Mensch-Maschine Systeme I
University of Bremen - Applied and Current Research Topics in Prevention and Health Promotion
Indiana University Bloomington - Mentoring for the User Experience Project (2024)
University of Bremen - Seminar on Usable Security and Dark Patterns
University College Dublin - Formal Foundations
University College Dublin - Introduction to Programming
University College Dublin - Software Engineering Project
University College Dublin - Computational Creativity
University College Dublin - Introduction to Relational Databases and SQL Programming
Designing AI Personalities: Enhancing Human-Agent Interaction Through Thoughtful Persona Design
→ Link to PublicationResponsible and Ethical AI in CUI Technologies
→ Link to WebsiteMobilizing Research and Regulatory Action on Dark Patterns and Deceptive Design Practices
→ Link to PublicationFrom C-3PO to HAL: Opening The Discourse About The Dark Side of Multi-Modal Social Agents
→ Link to PublicationDark Patterns and the Emerging Threats of Deceptive Design Practices
→ Link to PublicationFurther, I served as a reviewer for various conferences and volunteered as:
From Smartwatches to Research Tools: Unlocking the Potential of Modern Health Monitoring Technology
Anke V Reinschluessel, Bastian Dänekas, Thomas Eßmeyer, Katharina Hasenlust, Rainer Malaka
Ethical Implications of User Autonomy in Digital Public Health
Hans-Henrik Dassow, Thomas Eßmeyer
Social Media in Digital Public Health
Elida Sina, Merle Freye, Thomas Eßmeyer, Lara Reich, Daniel Diethei
Dark Patterns: manipulative Designstrategien in digitalen Gesundheitsanwendungen
Thomas Mildner, Gian-Luca Savino, Johannes Schöning, Rainer Malaka