Curriculum Vitae. Associate Professor of Information Processing Dr.Andreas Holzinger PhD, MSc, MPh, BEng, CEng, DipEd, MBCS

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1 File Size: 3682 kb (Word), 823 kb (pdf) Current: March, 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 113 Curriculum Vitae Associate Professor of Information Processing Dr.Andreas Holzinger PhD, MSc, MPh, BEng, CEng, DipEd, MBCS Head of Research Unit Human-Computer Interaction for Medicine (HCI4MED) Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics & Documentation (IMI) Medical University Graz (MUG) Auenbruggerplatz 2, A-8036 Graz, Austria Phone: ; Fax: WWW: Current: March, 01, 2008

2 Andreas Holzinger Vita 03/2008 Andreas Holzinger Short Biographical Statement Holzinger started his career as apprentice in IT in 1978, finishing as Radio/Television Technician (1981); Foreman in Industrial Electronics (1983); College of Further Education Bournemouth (UK) with honors in Computer Science (1985/86); After extensive industrial experience, during which he attended evening classes, he was awarded Chartered Engineer for Communications/IT (CEng, 1990); Diploma as Lecturer for Adult Education (DipEd, 1992); Studies of Communication Engineering (BEng, 1993), Physics and Psychology (MSc, 1995) as well as Media Pedagogy and Sociology (MPh, 1996) at Graz University of Technology and Graz University. Doctoral promotion with summa cum laude with a theme in Cognitive Science (PhD, 1997). Visiting Lecturer in Berlin (Germany), 2002 and 2003; Venia Docendi (Univ.-Doz., Associate Professor, 2003) in Applied Information Processing from Graz University of Technology. Visiting Professor at Innsbruck University, Institute for Organization and Learning (IOL) in winter term 04/05; Visiting Professor at Vienna University of Technology, Institute for Software Technology and Interactive Systems (IFS) in winter term 05/06; Visting Professor at Vienna University of Commerce, Health Care Management in winter term 06/07; Visiting Professor at Middlesex University London, School of Computing Science in summer term 07. Holzinger is head of the Research Unit HCI4MED, founder and leader of the Special Interest Group HCI4MED and elected chair of the Workgroup HCI&UE of the Austrian Computer Society. He serves as Consultant for the Austrian, German and Dutch Ministry and National expert in the European Commission (EC) in the eeurope e-learning Initiative and member of the Steering Committee New Media in Teaching at Austrian Universities. He is Industrial Consultant and working member of the European Research Consortium in Informatics and Mathematics (ERCIM). He is professional member of the ACM, IEEE, AACE, GI, GMW, the German Society of Psychology (DGP) and board member of the Austrian Computer Society (OCG), Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS) and CIRCUA International Fellow (Middlesex University London). He directed numerous successful R&D projects (e.g. Virtual Medical Campus Graz (VMC-Graz), MUCOPHY, PACOSY) and organized national and international conferences (e.g. KIS-99, EUROPACS-00, HCI-21, CiM-02, QSE-05, USAB 05/06/07). He is reviewer for journals and conferences and is evaluator for both national and international organizations. CR Subject Classification (1998): H.5, D.2 Application Areas: J.3, J.4, K.3 2/104

3 Andreas Holzinger Vita: 03/2008 Kurzbiografie Andreas Holzinger Andreas Holzinger, geb , verheiratet, 2 Kinder, begann 1978 als Radio- und Fernsehtechnikerlehrling; Gesellenprüfung (1981), Nachrichtentechniker im Außendienst bei BOSCH, währenddessen Werkmeister für Industrielle Elektronik mit Lehrlingsausbilderprüfung (1983), anschließend HTL für Berufstätige; College of Further Education Bournemouth (UK), Schwerpunkt Computertechnik (1985/86); Ing. für Nachrichten- und Informationstechnik (1990); Diplom in Erwachsenenbildung (Dip.Ed., 1991); Studien der Nachrichtentechnik (1.Staatsprüf., 1993), Physik und Psychologie (Mag.rer.nat., 1995) sowie Medienpädagogik und Soziologie (Mag.phil., 1996) an der TU und Uni Graz. Promotion mit summa cum laude auf dem Gebiet der Kognitionswissenschaft (Dr.phil., 1997). Gastdozent am Nations Health Career Center Berlin (Deutschland, 2002 und 2003); Habilitation (Venia Docendi, Lehrbefugnis, Univ.-Doz., 2003) an der TU Graz, im Fach Angewandte Informationsverarbeitung. Gastprofessor Uni Innsbruck, Institut für Organisation & Lernen (IOL) im WS 2004/05; Gastprofessor TU Wien, Institut für Softwaretechnik und interaktive Systeme (IST) im WS 2005/06, Gastprofessor an der Middlesex University, Faculty of Computing Science im SS Holzinger ist Leiter der Research Unit HCI4MED, Gründer und Leiter der Special Interest Group HCI4MED und gewählter Leiter des Arbeitskreises HCI&UE der Österreichischen Computer Gesellschaft. Konsulent für das österreichische, deutsche und holländische Wissenschaftsministerium, EU-Experte in der eeurope elearning Initiative und Mitglied der Steuerungsgruppe Neue Medien in der Lehre an österreichischen Universitäten. Er ist Industriekonsulent, professionelles Mitglied ERCIM, ACM, IEEE, AACE, GMW, der Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI), der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Psychologie (DGP) und Vorstandsmitglied der Österreichischen Computer Gesellschaft (OCG); Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS) and CIRCUA International Fellow (Middlesex University London). Er leitete erfolgreich zahlreiche Forschungs- und Entwicklungsprojekte (z.b. Virtual Medical Campus Graz (VMC-Graz), MUCOPHY, PACOSY) and organisierte nationale and internationale Tagungen (e.g. KIS-99, EUROPACS-00, HCI-21, CiM-02, QSE-05, USAB 05/06/07). Er ist im Board und Reviewer zahlreicher renommierter Journals, internationaler Konferenzen und ist Evaluator und Gutachter zahlreicher nationaler und internationaler Projekte. 3/104

4 Andreas Holzinger Vita 03/2008 Contents 1 Personal Data Educational Qualifications Employment History Research & Development (RD) Projects Publications A) In Journals (Zeitschriftenbeiträge) B) In Books (Beiträge in Sammelbänden) C) Edited Books & Issues of Journals (Herausgeberschaften) D) Conference Proceedings (Konferenzbeiträge) E) Authored Books (Lehrbücher & Monographien) F) Academic Theses (Akademische Arbeiten) G) Other Publications TR - Technical Reports Teaching: Lectures, Talks & Presentations L) Autonomous Academic Lectures T) Industrial Seminars and Tutorials P) Presentations at Scientific Conferences K) Invited Lectures and Keynotes Professional Activities AC) Academic and Professional Associations PC) Membership in Conference Committees EX) Expert of Professional Working Groups Selected Referee and Reviewer Activities Projects and Project Proposal Reviews (PR) Journal Reviews + Editorial Boards Visiting stays abroad Copy of the Venia docendi (Univ.-Doz., Associate Professor) /104

5 Andreas Holzinger Vita: 03/ Personal Data Date of Birth: April 18, 1963 Place of Birth: Graz (Austria) Home Address: A-8010 Graz, Swethgasse 4 Nationality: Austrian (Österreich) Family status: married since 1993 to Angela Holzinger, MEng (Dipl.-Ing., Technical mathematics, Graz University of Technology), MPh (Mag.phil. Mathematics & Psychology), two children (Katharina, born 1996; Barbara, born 2000) Hobbies: Soccer (Fussball), Ballroom Dancing (Tanzen, Standard und Lateinamerikanisch), Karate (Traditional Karate) Current position: Head of Research Unit HCI4MED at the Institute of Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation (IMI), Medical University Graz (MUG), since April, 1, Educational Qualifications (In reverse chronological order) 2003 Conferment of the venia docendi (Associate Professor, Graz University of Technology, Faculty of Computer Science) in the subject Applied Information Processing (Univ.-Doz. in angewandter Informationsverarbeitung, Fakultät für Informatik, TU Graz) Professorial Thesis: Design and Development of a Tailor-Made Information System with special emphasis on Human Computer Interaction; 5/104

6 Andreas Holzinger Vita 03/ PhD (Dr. phil., Karl-Franzens University of Graz) in Cognitive Science/Physics Education, with summa cum laude (PhD Thesis: Development of Problem Solving Behavior: A longitudinal and sectional study in Thermodynamics); 1996 MPh (Mag.phil., Karl-Franzens University of Graz) in Media Pedagogy & Sociology, with distinction (Master Thesis: Learning in Computer Assisted Mathematics Education); 1995 MSc (Mag.rer.nat., Karl-Franzens University of Graz) in Physics & Psychology, with distinction (Master Thesis: Energy Saving Potentials in Light and Illumination Technology); 1994 BEng (1. Staatsprüfung, Erzherzog Johann Technical University of Graz) in Electrical Engineering, branch Communications Engineering (Nachrichten- und Informationstechnik); 1992 DipEd (Styrian Chamber of Commerce, Wirtschaftskammer Steiermark) Diploma as Lecturer for Adult Education (Diplomierter Lehrbeauftragter in der Erwachsenbildung); 1990 CEng ( Ing., Ministry of Commerce, Traffic & Transport). Chartered Engineer for Communications Engineering (Verleihung der Standesbezeichnung Ing. für Nachrichtenund Informationstechnik); 1987 Matura (Abitur) at Evening Class, College of Technology for Communication Engineering (Höhere Technische Bundeslehr- und Versuchsanstalt (BULME) Graz-Gösting, Höhere Abteilung für Nachrichten- und Informationstechnik für Berufstätige, Abendschule), passed with distinction; (Final Thesis: Design and Development of an Analog Data Acquisition System with Digital Computation for Biomedical Application); 1985/86 Kings College of Further Education, Bournemouth (UK), with honors in Computer Technology; 1983 Foreman (Werkmeister) in Industrial Electronics and Instructor Examination (Industrielle Elektronik und Lehrlingsausbilderprüfung), passed with distinction (Masterpiece: Design and Development of a TTL-Logic Tester); 6/104

7 Andreas Holzinger Vita: 03/ Final Examination as Radio and Television Technician (Radio und Fernsehtechniker, Gesellenprüfung), passed with distinction (Practical work: Design and Development of a Digital Illumination Detector); Apprenticeship (Lehrling, Auszubildender) to Radio and Television Technician (3 classes of vocational school, Landesberufsschule Eibiswald I für Radio und Fernsehtechniker); passed with distinction; Polytechnic (1 Klasse Polytechnikum Graz-Süd), passed with distinction; Secondary School (4 Klassen Hauptschule Graz-Wieland, I. Klassenzug); Primary School (4 Klassen Volksschule Graz-Brockmann); 3 Employment History (In reverse chronological order) 2007 (summer semester) Visiting Professor at Middlesex University London, School of Computing Science, Subject: Ego-Centric versus User-Centric Design 2006/07 (winter semester) Visiting Professor at Vienna University of Commerce (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien), Health Care Management, Subject: Hospital Information Systems, Information- and Knowledgemanagement in Health Care (Krankenhausinformationssysteme, Informations- und Wissensmanagement im Gesundheitswesen); 2005/06 (winter semester) Visiting Professor at Vienna University of Technology, Institute of Software Engineering and Interactive Systems (IFS); Subject: From m-learning to x- Learning (X-Media Design and Development, Medieninformatik: Lernobjektentwicklung); 2004/05 (winter semester) Visiting Professor at Innsbruck University, Institute of Organization and Learning (IOL), Subject: Human Computer Interaction for e-learning (HCI for e-learning, Mensch-Maschine Kommunikation im e-learning); 7/104

8 Andreas Holzinger Vita 03/ to date Univ.-Doz. (Associate Professor) of Information Processing at the Institute of Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation (IMI), Medical University Graz (MUG); Subject: Applied Information Processing (Angewandte Informationsverarbeitung); Technical Director VMC-Graz (Virtual Medical Campus Graz); direct responsibility for the design and development of an Information System for a target population of 4500 students and 600 teachers at the Medical University Graz (MUG); research in the area of Information Systems (refer to details in section 4: Research); Head of ZMF-IT planning group (Leiter der IT-Planung für das Zentrum Medizinische Forschung) der Steiermärkischen Krankenanstalten Gesellschaft (KAGes); direct responsibility for the planning of the large network and computing infrastructure (600 workplaces) for the Center of Medical Research (ZMF); Projectmanager of the Steiermärkische Krankenanstaltengesellschaft, assigned to the Insitute of Medical Informatics Statistics and Documentation (IMI, Head: Prof. Dr.phil. Guenther GELL), at Graz University Hospital; 1998 to date Lecturer at the Institute for Information Processing and Computer Supported New Media (IICM, Head: Professor Dr.phil.Dr.h.c.mult. Hermann MAURER); 1995/96 In-Service Teacher in Psychology (Abendgymnasium Graz) and Physics (Bundesrealgymnasium Graz Körösistrasse); Technical Assistant (half-time employment due to research stays abroad) at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of Graz University); direct responsibility for the design and development of software for the application in Earth Sciences; responsibility for and maintenance of the network infrastructure, EDP Consultant; work in the area of Multimedia Information Systems (MIS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS); development of Java applications (Visiting stays at OSRAM & SIEMENS in Munich); Professional Teacher (Diplomierter Lehrbeauftragter) in Adult Education for industrial seminars at the Styrian Chamber of Commerce (Wirtschaftskammer Steiermark) in 8/104

9 Andreas Holzinger Vita: 03/2008 Electronics and Computer Science; Programming in C, FORTRAN and BASIC; industrial consultant for computer applications; Assistant Lecturer (Assistent) at the Electronics Department of College of Technology Graz (Höhere technische Bundeslehr und Versuchsanstalt Graz-Gösting HTBLVA BULME); Design and Development of Computer Applications (hardware and software) for research, teaching and organizational purposes (e.g. development of administration software for a population of 2500 students); computer programming in C, FORTRAN and BASIC; Laboratory Assistant (Laborant) at the Electronics Laboratory of College of Technology Graz (Höhere technische Bundeslehr und Versuchsanstalt Graz-Gösting HTBLVA BULME); Design and development of computer applications (both hardware and software) for biomedical purposes, e.g. cardiac sound monitor, computer programming mainly in FORTRAN and BASIC; (employed part-time between 1985/86 due to study periods abroad, Visiting stay at SIEMENS Munich, Germany); Radio Engineer in fieldwork at BOSCH telecommunications (full-time employed); Maintenance, servicing and repair of telecommunication and IT applications; 1982 Military Service as aircraft technician at the Austrian Air Force, Electronic Department at Nittner Airbase Thalerhof (last military rank: Airman Lance Corporal); Radio- and Television Technician (full time) in private industry; Maintenance, servicing and repair of consumer electronics, construction of Radio and Television antennas. 9/104

10 Andreas Holzinger Vita 03/ Research & Development (RD) Projects RD 25. EMERGE - Emergency Monitoring and Prevention a) Activity Area HCI&UE, LTM-ICT b) Keywords Ambient Assisted Living, Mobile Cognitive Performance Support, Life Long Learning c) OESTAT Topics 1157 Usability Research; 3927 Medizinische Informatik; 5504 Experimentelle Psychologie; 5521 Kognitionspsychologie; 5812 Pädagogische Psychologie e) Abstract Improving the quality of life of elderly people is an emerging issue within our information society for both research and development. Demographical changes in Europe lead us to expect that the percentage of older people within the population will continue to increase in the future. New Technologies, including ambient intelligence technologies, awaken the hope of ubiquitous support in daily life. Most of all, there is a necessity to protect the elderly from emergency situations where possible and to provide rapid assistance when this is not possible. Basically, the use of technology is not always easy, however, elderly people are confronted with a number of additional problems due to its complexity. Further problems are often caused by physical and/or cognitive impairment. Distrust, fear, anxiety and consequently frequent rejection of technology must be taken into consideration. A currently acute issue is that of delayed calls to emergency medical services, which can lead to increased hospitalization and the necessity for elderly people to move into nursing homes, consequently unnecessarily decreasing their quality of life and also involving considerable expenditure. These challenges are addressed in the EMERGE (EMERGEncy Monitoring and Prevention) project. The approach is to use ambient and unobtrusive sensors to monitor activity, location, and vital data. Daily routine can be tracked in order to detect abnormalities and to create early indicators for potentially arising trends and emergencies in advance. One goal is to recognize emergency situations at home with the help of ambient and unobtrusive technology, to develop a Human- Capability Model and to provide adequate assistance when needed. In addition to technological solutions, 10/104

11 Andreas Holzinger Vita: 03/2008 models for complete systems will be developed, which include the personal environment as well as recorded sensor data and which can be custom-tailored exactly to the needs of the end users. The impact of the developed prototypical solution on quality of life will be measured in an Assisted Living Laboratory and in a multinational site evaluation. It is expected that EMERGE will help elderly people to live a safer, selfdetermined life and to stay longer in their preferred environment. Research within the HCI4MED area of the Institute of Medical Informatics Statistics and Documentation (IMI) integrates in addition to the necessary technological aspects human-centered, cognitive aspects of medical information processing. f) Role MUG Project Manager, Chief Scientist, Responsible for HCI&UE, Cognitive Performance Support & Life- Long Learning; g) Status Running h) Funding European Union STREP Specific Targeted Research Project ( ), EU FP 6 Grant number IST , Subprogram: Ambient Assisted Living and Life Long Learning Support i) Consortium Fraunhofer, Institute for experimental Software Engineering (Fraunhofer IESE), Germany; Information Society Open To ImpairmentS e-isotis, Greece; Westpfalz-Klinikum, Germany; Art of Technology AG, Switzerland; Bay Zoltan Alkalmazott Kutatasi Kozalapitvany, Hungary; Siemens AG, Germany; National Centre for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Greece; European Microsoft Innovations Center, Germany j) Online Info rache_in=en&projekt_id_in=1000 RD 24. MIPS - Medical Information Priority Selection (Ranking of Medical Documents according to relevance) a) Activity Area HCI&UE, IKM&IS b) Keywords Semantic Usability, Medical Documentation, Medical Informatics, Performance Support c) OESTAT Topics 3927 Medizinische Informatik; 5521 Kognitionspsychologie, 1109 Informationsverarbeitung; e) Abstract Although we live in the so called Age of Multimedia, most information is still only available in (plain) text 11/104

12 Andreas Holzinger Vita 03/2008 format. This is especially true for the areas of Medicine and Health Care. Consequently, research in text mining is still an essential area of computer science, especially of Medical Informatics. With the aid of statistic and linguistic procedures, Text Mining Software attempts to dig out (to mine) information from plain text, hence the name text mining. Generally, the aim is to transform data into information. However, for the efficient support of end-users, facets of computer science alone are not sufficient; the next step consists of making the information both usable and useful. Consequently, aspects of cognitive psychology must be taken into account in order to scaffold the transformation of information into knowledge, applying the psychological definition of knowledge, which states that knowledge can only be stored in human brains not in computers. This project aims at improving text mining in medicine and in order to match aspects of both computer science and cognitive psychology. In our specific case, we are aiming to provide assistance in clinical decision making to the end users: professionals in the area of medicine and health care, through better presentation of information in order to enable better cognitive information processing, resulting in easier and more rapid knowledge building. The end users must be able to extend their knowledge on the basis of the information thereby gained; In our actual case the support of medical actions (decisions). f) Role Chief Scientist, Doctoral Supervisor g) Status Running h) Funding Industrial Cooperation i) Consortium Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation (IMI) j) Online-Info RD 23. Mobile Classroom (field study) a) Activity Area HCI&UE, LTM-ICT b) Keywords Mobile Learning, m-learning, x-learning, Life Long Learning (M3 Concept: Media psychology, Media informatics, Media pedagogy) c) OESTAT Topics 5508 Pädagagogische Psychologie; 5506 Lernpsychologie; 5822 Medienpädagogik; e) Abstract This project is a long-term field study about the 12/104

13 Andreas Holzinger Vita: 03/2008 application of the Mobile Learning Engine (MLE) and Mobile Moodle (MoMo). MoMo has been developed on the basis of the MLE with the intension of enabling teachers to create Mobile Interactive Learning Objects (MILOs) rapidly for mobile phones. However, typical user scenarios include: Students are able to use their mobile phones for creation of their own Learning Objects; to document experiments performed within the physics lab and to collect, create and exchange material from outdoor excursions. Technologically, it is possible to access an existing Moodle Learning Management System, via a mobile device, granting the end user access to learning content, discussions etc. The aim of this project is to evaluate the intensive use of mobile phones. All students from a 7th grade secondary school have been supplied with Nokia mobile devices and will use this during a semester. This is a unique opportunity for us to gain insight into student learning behavior (pedagogy), cognitive performance (psychology) and the technological performance (informatics) of the applications mentioned above. f) Role Chief Scientist, Doctoral Supervisor, Responsible for empirical research g) Status Running h) Funding Industrial Cooperation (Nokia); bm:bwk i) Consortium Digital Media Lab, Graz University of Applied Scienes, FH Joanneum, Pädagogische Hochschule Steiermark NOKIA mobilkom austria RU HCI4MED j) Online-Info RD 22. GEBRESIN - In-vivo Test for vascular permeability using a bolus-based sinestrin clearance method a) Activity Area HCI&UE, IKM&IS b) Keywords Medical Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction c) OESTAT Topics 3927 Medizinische Informatik; 1140 Software- Engineering; 1157 Usability Research; 3912 Computerunterstützte Diagnose und Therapie e) Abstract The Department of Nephrology at the Medical University of Graz developed a novel method for the determination of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 13/104

14 Andreas Holzinger Vita 03/2008 f) Role Chief Scientist g) Status Running renes in mammals. This method does not base on the constant infusion approach. Here a bolus injection of Sinistrin gets utilized and the dynamic of the Sinistrincinetic is used to determine the GFR. The method has been used and validated for various mammal species (human, cat, canine). Evaluations on Diabetes mellitus type 1 patients suppose, that the broad mass spectrum of Sinistrin leads to different subcinetics for different parts of the Sinistrin molecule. Goal of the project GEBRESIN is the biometric analysis of Sinistrin information with special emphasis on the transient behaviour of the subcinetics of Sinistrin when determining the GFR. A test considering this effects would be favourable, because of major advantages in daily routine by reducing the protocol length on the one hand side and the possibility of determining the vascular permeability in cases with endothelial dysfuncition in vivo. h) Funding Industrial Cooperation i) Consortium Department of Nephrology (Medical University Graz), Austrian Research Centers Seibersdorf (ARCS), Vienna University of Technology (TU Vienna) j) Online-Info none RD 21. MOCADI - MObile CArDIac - Advanced Telemonitoring System for Cardiac Insufficiency Patients a) Activity Area HCI&UE, IKM&IS b) Keywords Medical Informatics, Mobile Computing, Human- Computer Interaction c) OESTAT Topics 3927 Medizinische Informatik; 1140 Software- Engineering; 1157 Usability Research; 3912 Computerunterstützte Diagnose und Therapie e) Abstract Patients with cardiac insufficiency have to hold a strict diet after a successful treatment to avoid a relapse. This is not always easy for the patients. To support the patients in their efforts a Telemonitoring Systems has been established, which enables patients via GSM/GPRS technology to pass their vital parameters to the Department of Cardiology in an easy and convenient way for online risk obersvation purposes. The system has already proven its feasability but actualy important cardiovascular parameters like the stroke volume/body fluid volume or vascular resistance 14/104

15 Andreas Holzinger Vita: 03/2008 f) Role Chief Scientist g) Status Running can not be monitored. Unreliable substitutes like the body weight are used at the moment and improvement is eligible. Project goal is the enhancement of the existing Telemonitoring Solution. This shall be done by a prototypical integration of a new style haemodynamic Measurement device which is able to record vital parameters like cardiac output, stroke volume, pulse wave or vascular resistance) in mobile matter and transmit it via Near Field Communication (NFC). The intention is a significant reduction of the relapse rate in cardiac insufficiency. To validate the usefulness of the approach a pilot study will be deployed. h) Funding Industrial Cooperation i) Consortium Department of Surgery (Medical University Graz), Austrian Research Centers Seibersdorf (ARCS), Vienna University of Technology (TU Vienna) j) Online-Info none RD 20. MLE - Mobile Learning Engine a) Activity Area HCI&UE, IKM&IS b) Keywords Mobile Computing, Multimedia Learning Objects (MILOs), e-learning, x-learning, c) OESTAT Topics 1105 Computer Software; 1157 Usability Research; 5838 E-Learning d) Abstract The widespread use of mobile phones (in Europe often called Handies ) enables a long awaited dream: Learning at any place, at any time. This not being tied to particular locations is for example especially interesting in the area of medicine i.e. for vocational training of medical staff and students. As the amount of medical information continues to grow, timely access to information is critical to medical personnel. However, such applications can not be the 1:1 transformation of standard computerized learning material; special design issues must be considered. In this paper we present a practical approach to m- Learning and call it Mobile Interactive Learning Objects (MILOs) which are used within a Mobile Learning Engine (MLE) that runs on mobile phones. MILOs can offer manifold possibilities for new kinds of communication and explorative learning. Mobile 15/104

16 Andreas Holzinger Vita 03/2008 e) Role Business Mentor f) Status finished Learning can be seen as an important instrument for Life Long Learning. The Mobile Learning Engine (MLE) serves as a technological framework and transfers so called Multimedia Interactive Learning Objects (MILOs) to a mobile phone. Scientifically, the focus within this project is on technological approaches of mobile Learning Objects including text-to-speech solutions. However, much research is still necessary to study appropriate didactical models in real-life settings in order to gain insight into the challenges of future pervasive e-education scenarios. Medical doctors and nurses work in an environment which requires high mobility. Within their daily routine their sphere of activity alters frequently between wards, outpatient clinics, diagnostic and therapeutic departments and operating theatres. Although access to stationary clinical workstations is provided in the hospital, their locations do not always coincide with the user s current workplace. In order to fulfil a high health service standard the medical staff has an extensive demand for information at a number of locations which actually only mobile computers can supply. People always need clear added values when using technology. Within this domain, one benefit can be providing the necessary mobility amongst students to support, for example, bed side teaching or problem based learning. g) Funding Industrial Cooperation ( ) h) Consortium Digital Media Lab (DML), Graz University of Applied Science, FH Joanneum elibera i) Online-Info ch&article=6-1 RD 19. Media Wheelie (Medien Rolli) a) Activity Area HCI&UE, IKM&IS b) Keywords Human Computer Interaction, Mobile Computing, Usability Engineering, User-Centered Development, Assistive Technologies, Future Interfaces, Tangible Interfaces c) OESTAT 1157 Usability Research; 3927 Medizinische 16/104

17 Andreas Holzinger Vita: 03/2008 Topics Informatik; 3906 Medizinische Computerwissenschaften; 5812 Pädagogische Psychologie d) Abstract The everyday life of handicapped people is determined by many barriers, which block their way to an autonomous life. Everyday activities, which many people do without thinking, such as opening doors or dialling a phone number, can represent insurmountable obstacles for some; people with motor dysfunction, those who depend on a wheelchair, or simply people who lack the ability to operate the keys of a keyboard or a telephone. Scientifically the focus within this project is on future and tangible interfaces, ambient intelligence and the possibilities of new interaction techniques with specific focus on Human-Computer Interaction and Usability Engineering. Standard Interfaces have limited accessibility. Multimodal user interfaces combine various input and output modalities (including seeing/vision, hearing/audition, haptic/tactile, taste/gustation, smell/olfaction etc.), which are a classical research area in Human- Computer Interaction. One of the advantages of multiple modalities is increased flexibility in Usability. The weaknesses of one modality are offset by the strengths of another. For example, on a mobile device with a small visual interface and keypad, a word may be quite difficult to read/type, however very easy to say/listen. Such interfaces, in combination with mobile technologies, can have tremendous implications for accessibility and consequently, they are a potential benefit for people with a wide variety of impairments. Multimodal interfaces must be designed and developed exactly to fit the needs, requirements, abilities and different knowledge levels of the targeted end-users. It is also important to consider different contexts of use. However, in order to achieve advances in both research and development of such interfaces, it is essential to bring researchers and practitioners from Psychology and Computer Science together. e) Role Mentor, Expert, Advisor, Supervisor f) Status finished g) Funding Futurefonds Styria (Zukunftsfonds Steiermark) & Industrial Cooperation h) Consortium Institute of Medical Informatics, Statistics & Documentation (IMI) Digital Media Lab (DML), Graz University of Applied Scienes, FH Joanneum, IBM Austria, ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), 17/104