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With a background and education in cognitive psychology and cognitive ergonomics, Iris’ work focuses on human-machine interfaces in the field of automotive. For over 14 years Iris has joined the Ford Motor Company where she gained experience in the fields of HMI, digital experiences, and UX research. Iris is responsible for usability and UX testingRead more

Dr. Asaf Degani is a Technical Fellow at General Motors R&D. His research focus is on the analysis and design of human-machine interaction with special emphasis on automated and autonomous road vehicles and aircrafts. He supports several major projects at GM concerning automated road vehicles and leads research work on the implications of this technologyRead more

Friedrich Niehaus is responsible for heading up projects in the field of human machine interaction including HMI for autonomous driving, V2V communication, automotive connectivity & BEVs in the Advanced Engineering Department at Daimler Trucks. He has a background in animation, photography & design and completed his diploma in industrial design at the Stuttgart State AcademyRead more

I have been working as a user experience researcher since 2004 and am a co-founder of uintent. My initial focus in UX research was on non-touch mobile phones (this was before the iPhone), and e-commerce sites afterward. In 2012 I switched to evaluating car HMIs. I have since tested more than 100 car HMIs fromRead more

Timur Kondrakov is a UX specialist with about 20 years of professional experience. Born and raised in Uzbekistan, he resides in Gothenburg, Sweden for over a decade where he works as a UX strategist at Polestar. His role involves building medium to long-term UX strategy, as well as designing digital and physical HMIs for PolestarRead more

Christine Gall is Head of HMI Design at Lynk&Co Design. With a background in product development, her passion seamlessly extends into services and events. Recognized for her adept communication, diplomatic finesse, and the ability to connect with diverse audiences, Christine is praised as a loyal and trustworthy social butterfly and valuable team player.Read more

Timur Kondrakov is a UX specialist with about 20 years of professional experience. Born and raised in Uzbekistan, he resides in Gothenburg, Sweden for over a decade where he works as a UX strategist at Polestar. His role involves building medium to long-term UX strategy, as well as designing digital and physical HMIs for PolestarRead more

Claus Marberger is a Human Factors Expert at Robert Bosch GmbH. He has extended knowledge on effects of driver monitoring strategies on driver experience and behavior and is a valued expert in the field.Read more

With a passion for innovation and over 35 years in automotive interior design, Richard is a thought leader in future mobility strategy. His extensive experience includes leading over 130 vehicle programs globally, spanning Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe. Richard excels in crafting winning business strategies and has successfully taken seven vehicle programs from conceptRead more

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Steffen Leonhardt is a distinguished figure in the fields of engineering, medicine, and information technology, renowned for his multidisciplinary expertise and significant contributions to the academic and industrial sectors. With a remarkable educational journey and a successful professional career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a prominentRead more