Alia Saad

Alia Saad

Senior Research Scientist

Alia Saad holds a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Computer Science and is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Applied Sciences Hamm-Lippstadt. Her research focuses on human-centered XR training systems, with an emphasis on multimodal physiological and behavioral sensing to design adaptive and safe learning experiences, particularly in safety-critical environments.

Research interests:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Multimodal Sensing
  • Usable Privacy
  • Adaptive Training
  • Evaluation of User Behavior

Contact: alia.saad@hshl.de

My Publications

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Localized ARCADE: Backend Optimization and Systematic UX Evaluation of Personalized Conversational MetaHuman Avatars in Human-Scale Immersive Environments
XR Training in Challenging Environments: The Wind Turbines Case
When Simulation Meets Physiology: Adaptive Resilience for Mission-Critical XR in Fast-Jet Training
Communicating Shoulder Surfing Attacks to Users
Are They Actually Looking? Identifying Smartphones Shoulder Surfing Through Gaze Estimation
Understanding User Identification in Virtual Reality Through Behavioral Biometrics and the Effect of Body Normalization
Understanding Bystanders’ Tendency to Shoulder Surf Smartphones Using 360-degree Videos in Virtual Reality
Understanding Shoulder Surfer Behavior and Attack Patterns Using Virtual Reality
Mask removal isn’t always convenient in public! – The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Device Usage and User Authentication
A Systematic Analysis of External Factors Affecting Gait Identification
HotFoot: Foot-Based User Identification Using Thermal Imaging
Hand-in-Hand: Investigating Mechanical Tracking for User Identification in Cobot Interaction
Hands-On Robotics: Enabling Communication Through Direct Gesture Control
Push Me: Evaluating Usability and User Experience in Nudge-based Human-Robot Interaction through Embedded Force and Torque Sensors
Predicting Personality Traits from Hand-Tracking and Typing Behavior in Extended Reality under the Presence and Absence of Haptic Feedback
Investigating Natural Shoulder Surfing Behavior in the Wild: A Research Space and Case Study
Investigating Gait Imitation in VR: Impact of Visual Feedback and Avatar Design
RiderID: Investigating Cycling as a Behavioral Biometric through Bicycle-Mounted Sensors
“I Feel More Worried About My Privacy” Public Perceptions of Biometric Traces in Everyday Interactions
PrivacyScout: Assessing Vulnerability to Shoulder Surfing on Mobile Devices
An Investigation of Shoulder Surfing Attacks on Touch-Based Unlock Events
Do They Understand What They Are Using? Assessing Perception and Usage of Biometrics
“They see me scrollin”—Lessons Learned from Investigating Shoulder Surfing Behavior and Attack Mitigation Strategies