Thesis opportunity: Human perception and cognition during interaction
Nowadays, people in need of prostheses still struggle in daily life – the devices are often heavy and uncomfortable, making it difficult for people to see them as part of their own body.
In this project, we will research people’s multisensory and neurocognitive capabilities to create a more user-friendly experience for patients and to determine what a device should offer to aid users.
If you are interested in working on a project that combines multisensory, neurocognitive, and technical research, feel free to send us an email: tim.rohe@fau.de or celine.fleischmann@fau.de
Bachelor / Master Thesis – Psychological and Sensory Evaluation of 3D-Printed Plant-Based Foods
We offer a thesis project investigating attitudes, expectations, and behavioral responses toward 3D-printed plant-based food components. The research focuses on how cognitive beliefs, ethical considerations, and sensory perception shape acceptance of novel food technologies.
Possible research directions include:
- Psychological attitudes and expectations toward 3D-printed foods
- The role of food neophobia and novelty perception in responses to emerging food technologies
- Interaction between cognitive framing and sensory evaluation (taste, smell, texture)
- Effects of nudging or gamification strategies on perception and willingness to try
- Experimental approaches combining behavioral and imaging (EEG) measures with sensory testing
The project is suitable for students interested in behavioral science, psychology of food perception, sensory research, and ethics of emerging food technologies.
The thesis can be written either in English or German.
Interested students are invited to contact us with a short motivation via tim.rohe@fau.de and Iryna.ruda@fau.de