Doctoral research

Proxemics in Online Presentations

Center for Science Communication, University of Tübingen · supervised by Prof. Dr. Olaf Kramer

An experimental study of how the way presenters appear on camera affects the impact of an online presentation.

Conditions studied

  • No camera
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Virtual background

Effects measured

  • Credibility
  • Cognitive load
  • Knowledge transfer

Since 2023

Mastering Online Presentations (MOP)

As part of the research project “Online Presentations” at the University of Tübingen, I designed and built the continuing education and certificate programme “Mastering Online Presentations”, including regular seminars and workshops.

(Online) Presentations · AI Training

Sample topics

  • Basics
  • Finding the right tone
  • Gestures & facial expressions
  • PowerPoint upgrade
  • The digital space
  • OBS, Zoom and hardware
  • “Me as an expert”
  • “Two intelligences in one online presentation?” (German/English)

Seminars & teaching

  • Presentation Academy

    Seminar, University of Tübingen

  • AI in online presentations

    Seminar, University of Tübingen

  • Making lectures for children interactive

    Workshop for lecturers at the Tübingen Children’s University

  • Rhetoric

    Lecturer at DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen

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