Student Projects

    We work together with students in master's and bachelor's degree programs on our main topics, such as:

    • Social Robots
    • Communicating Misunderstanding
    • Identifying Embedded Values
    • Computer Vision
    • Chatbots
    • Augmented und Virtual Reality
    • Simulation-Based Language Training for Train Drivers

    Student Work in the Master Programme

    Worni, S.: Assurance of Operational Support and Error Reduction Using Augmented Reality in Plastic Pipe Welding [Working Title]
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisors: Terry Inglese, Safak Korkut

    Dannenhauer, J.: Language Learning in Augmented Reality [Working Title]
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisors: Terry Inglese, Safak Korkut

    2021

    Ganz, R. (2021): Designing a Chatbot Prototype for Language Learning for Professional purposes
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisors: Terry Inglese, Safak Korkut

    Deiss, Y. (2021): Increase Therapy Understanding and Medication Adherence for Patients with Inflammatory Skin Diseases through Augmented Reality
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisors: Terry Inglese, Safak Korkut

    Rosli, A. (2021) Using Immersive Visualization Systems to guide Decision-Making in the Railway Safety Sector
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisors: Terry Inglese, Safak Korkut

    Applewhite, T. (2021): Multimodal Human-Robot Interaction Combining Speech, Facial Expressions, and Eye Gaze.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Vivienne Jia Zhong

    2020

    Kishore, A. (2020): Travel Itinerary optimization using Augmented Reality & Artificial Intelligence
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisors: Terry Inglese, Safak Korkut

    Schenk, S. (2020): Exploring Application Scenarios for Social Robots.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Theresa Schmiedel, Vivienne Jia Zhong

    2019

    Adriaensen, B. (2019): Creative Behaviour in a Highly Immersive Virtual Environment.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut

    Jurkschat, A. (2019): Enhancing the stadium experience with Augmented Reality.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut

    Sulger, M. (2019): Management Visualization in Virtual Reality.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut

    2018

    Frey, G. (2018): Planning a Climbing Tour with Augmented Reality.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut

    Kleger, N., Meier, A., Goel, M. (2018): Customer Expectations towards Chatbots for Customer Support.
    Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Uwe Leimstoll, Vivienne Jia Zhong

    Besic, H., Dotschung, R., Lothamer, M. (2018): Effectiveness of Usability Studies in Augmented Reality.
    Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Safak Korkut

    Feyertag, G., Knecht, S., Galindez, A. O. G. (2018): User Experience and Conducting Usability Tests in Augmented/Virtual Reality.
    Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Safak Korkut

    Kramer, F., Kussmann, S., Muff, R. (2018): Analysis of Smartwatch-Based Activity Tracking.
    Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut

    2017

    Anh, H.T. (2017): An Autonomous Path Finding Strategy for an Artificial Intelligence Enabled Lego Mindstorms Robot.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Jonas Lutz

    Schär, M. (2017): Enhancing Data Analytics in Virtual Reality using Physicalization.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut

    Ponchon, Y. (2017): Implementing Swarm Democracy to Robot Logic.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut

    Guarneri, A (2017): Usability Optimization of an Audio Playback Device based on Single Board Computers.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut

    2016

    Moriggl, P. (2016): Applying and Enhancing Data Visualization Methods for Interactive Maps.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut

    Butty, X. (2016): Enhancing activity recognition with location related information based on smartwatch sensors.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut

    Meier, D.M. (2016): Google Project Tango Enables the Lego Mindstorms EV3 Robot Model to Perform Autonomous Indoor Navigation.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut

    Hunkeler (2016): Object Recognition Using Multiple Viewpoints.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut

    Schaer, F. (2016): Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Exploratory Analysis of Categorized Financial Data.
    Master Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut

    Student Work in the Bachelor Programme

    Stegmann, L.: Developing a no-/lo-code prototype to automate value-centered recruiting process [Working Title]
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW School of Business
    Supervisor: Safak Korkut

    Plastina J. & Brunner G.: Investigating effectiveness of service design in VR consulting [Working Title]
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW School of Business

    2021

    Marending, N. (2021): Value-oriented Social Media Campaign for IoT product
    Bachelor Thesis. Valenco GmbH
    Supervisor: Safak Korkut

    Berger, F. (2021): Mobile Augmented Reality for the Fasnacht. The Assessment of the Potential and Feasibility of AR Technology for the Basler Carnival - a MAR Prototype
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Safak Korkut

    Largiadèr, D. (2021): Mobile Augmented Reality in Cultural Heritage Learning for the Basler Carnival. A value-sensitive approach for requirement engineering
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Safak Korkut

    Zoric-Milic, A. (2021): Developing an Augmented Reality prototype to communicate and raise awareness of the public art pieces in Basel
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Safak Korkut

    Rrahmani, A. (2021): Entwicklung von Designprinzipien für wertesensible Sozialroboter im Kontext des Gesundheitswesens
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong

    Bosankic, F. (2021): Enhancing robot voice by implementing text-to-speech solutions
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong

    Paukert, N., Schurtenberger, C. (2021): Value Sensitive Colour Schemes for Social Robots in Healthcare
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong

    Masic, D., Ayiramala, K., Bosankic F. (2021): Collaborative Interactive Problem Solving – Portable Mixed Reality Environment.
    FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Safak Korkut

    Mürset, N. (2021): Comparison of the Perception of Two Different Social Robot Types.
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong

    2020

    Birahjakli, H. (2020): The Luddite of the 21st Century: From Vandalism to Criminality, Autonomous Vehicles, Sensors Attacks.
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Safak Korkut

    Hauenstein, F. (2020): Enabling Robot’s Speech Recognition for Swiss German.
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong

    Brancato, R. (2020): Mapping Robot’s Body Language to Its Speech.
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong

    Sabbioni, G. (2020): Social Robot Use Cases at the FHNW Campus Muttenz Library.
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong

    Berger, F. (2020): Insights into Replayability of Augmented Reality in Cultural Heritage.
    Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Safak Korkut

    2019

    Applewhite, T (2019): A Step towards Automated Room Reservation with the NAO.
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Vivienne Jia Zhong

    Krsmanovic-Schneebeli, L. (2019): A Blockchain-based Failure, or a Start-up-based Blockhain Failure?
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Janine Jäger, Pascal Moriggl

    Rey, R. (2019): Prozessoptimierung für Configuration & Asset Management.
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Theresa Schmiedel

    2018

    Hertig, D. (2018): Extension of Facial Recognition Abilities of the Humanoid Robot “Pepper”.
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Achim Dannecker

    Schweizer, C. (2018): Augmented Reality in Business and Customer Experience.
    Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Safak Korkut

    Waser, S. (2018): Augmented Reality in Tourism and Informal Learning.
    Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Safak Korkut

    Bossard, T. (2018): The Swiss Landscape of Virtual and Augmented Reality.
    Projektarbeit. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Janina Berga, Safak Korkut

    2017

    Koller, C. (2017): Gamification von Scrum. Wie man erfolgreich Spieleelemente ins Projekt-management implementieren kann.
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Janine Jäger, Safak Korkut

    2015

    Buff, E. (2015): Exploring and developing use cases for Oculus Rift combined with gesture control systems within the health industry.
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Janina Berga, Safak Korkut

    Reichert, T. (2015): Feasibility and application study of gesture control systems for the AR Parrot 2.0 within the inspection industry.
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Janina Berga, Safak Korkut

    Nguyen, T.T.C. (2015): Implementation of Cognitive Computing and Creating Awareness for Higher Education and Research Purposes.
    Bachelor Thesis. FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft.
    Supervisor: Rolf Dornberger, Safak Korkut