Publications
Take a look at my academic publications. Many of them (though unfortunately not all) are freely accessible as Open Access. I also list some of my non‑academic publications and talks on this page.
Engagement in academic and non-academic events
For me, active engagement and participation in the research community represents an important cornerstone and success factor for my work. It is important to me to reflect on, discuss and critically examine my own concepts and ideas with colleagues. At the same time, I actively shape the research field, contribute to its direction and maintain a strong international network of subject matter experts. My presence at non-academic events, in turn, provides the foundation for translating innovative results from theory into practice. Research must be explained and reach the right people to effect meaningful change.
Academic Profiles:
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Media Library
Universal Design: Ein Weg zu barrierefreier Software
Date: 20.05.2026
Event: WERTE.IT Werte & Wandel Podcast
Language: German
Episode Website
Palantir, SAP und Co. – Warum Tech-Firmen neurodivergente Menschen anwerben
Date: 09.05.2026
Event: Deutschlandfunk Kultur Breitband-Podcast
Language: German
Episode Website
Assistive Technology Design for Autistic Employees
Date: 06.02.2026
Event: EUCAP AIRA Webinar “AI, Autism and Working Life”
Language: English
AutARK – Im Interviev mit David Gollasch und Meinhardt Branig
Date: 11.02.2025
Event: Autismus to go: ein Fortbildungspodcast des Berufsbildungswerks Hamburg
Language: German
Episode on Spotify
Designing AI-Driven Assistive Tech for Autistic Employees
Date: 21.01.2025
Event: EUCAP AIRA Webinar “Artificial Intelligence and Health”
Language: English
Unlocking Opportunities: Empowering Autistic Adults in Vocational Training and Employment Through Assistive Technologies
Date: 02.07.2024
Event: HCI International 2024
Language: English
What to Do Next? An Activity Scheduling Schema for Social Assistance Robots for Older Adults
Date: 27.07.2023
Event: HCI International 2023
Language: English
Age-Related Differences in Preferences of Using Voice Assistants
Date: 06.09.2021
Event: Mensch und Computer (MUC) 2021
Language: English
Introduction to Voice Interaction and Voice Assistants
Date: 25.09.2019
Event: DRESDEN-concept International Summer School on Voice Interaction and Voice Assistants 2019
Language: English
List of Research Publications
Bridging Communication Gaps: Conceptual Enhancements for Video Conferencing with Autistic Users
Jacques-Maurice Walther, Jan Schmalfuß-Schwarz, David Gollasch, Christin Engel, and Gerhard Weber. 2025. Bridging Communication Gaps: Conceptual Enhancements for Video Conferencing with Autistic Users. In Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction (Lecture Notes in Computer Science), 169–189. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-93848-1_12
Technology Design for and with Neurodivergent Users: Considerations from Research Practices
Vivian Genaro Motti, David Gollasch, Meinhardt Branig, and Bruna C. R. Cunha. 2025. Technology Design for and with Neurodivergent Users: Considerations from Research Practices. In Human-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2025 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science), 401–406. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-05008-3_74
Personas of Autistic Office Workers: A Foundation for Developing Effective Assistive Technologies
Christin Engel, David Gollasch, Meinhardt Branig, Jan Schmalfuß-Schwarz, and Gerhard Weber. 2025. Personas of Autistic Office Workers: A Foundation for Developing Effective Assistive Technologies. In Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction (Lecture Notes in Computer Science), 36–55. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-93848-1_4
Automated Task Extraction from Emails: Aiding Autistic Individuals in the Workplace
David Gollasch, Meinhardt Branig, Hagen Dähne, and Gerhard Weber. 2025. Automated Task Extraction from Emails: Aiding Autistic Individuals in the Workplace. In Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction (Lecture Notes in Computer Science), 343–359. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-93848-1_23
Designing Technology for Neurodivergent Self-determination: Challenges and Opportunities – Workshop Results
David Gollasch and Meinhardt Branig. 2024. Designing Technology for Neurodivergent Self-determination: Challenges and Opportunities – Workshop Results. In Design for Equality and Justice (Lecture Notes in Computer Science), 107–114. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61688-4_9
Unlocking Opportunities: Empowering Autistic Adults in Vocational Training and Employment Through Assistive Technologies
David Gollasch, Christin Engel, Meinhardt Branig, Jan Schmalfuß-Schwarz, and Gerhard Weber. 2024. Unlocking Opportunities: Empowering Autistic Adults in Vocational Training and Employment Through Assistive Technologies. In Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction (Lecture Notes in Computer Science), 32–46. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-60884-1_3
Open Sesame! Use of Headphones at Work Considering Social Acceptance
Jan Schmalfuß-Schwarz, David Gollasch, Christin Engel, Meinhardt Branig, and Gerhard Weber. 2024. Open Sesame! Use of Headphones at Work Considering Social Acceptance. In Computers Helping People with Special Needs (Lecture Notes in Computer Science), 420–429. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-62849-8_52
Customized Wake-Word Integration in ANC-Enabled Headphones: Enhancing Assistive Technology for Noise-Sensitive Employees in Office
Jan Schmalfuß-Schwarz, David Gollasch, Christin Engel, Meinhardt Branig, and Gerhard Weber. 2024. Customized Wake-Word Integration in ANC-Enabled Headphones: Enhancing Assistive Technology for Noise-Sensitive Employees in Office. In Proceedings of Mensch und Computer 2024, 533–537. https://doi.org/10.1145/3670653.3677489
Workshop on Designing Accessible Extended Reality: An Opportunity for People with Disabilities and Disorders
Christin Engel, Jan Schmalfuß-Schwarz, David Gollasch, Meinhardt Branig, Susanne Dirks, and Gerhard Weber. 2023. Workshop on Designing Accessible Extended Reality: An Opportunity for People with Disabilities and Disorders. In Mensch und Computer 2023 – Workshopband. https://doi.org/10.18420/MUC2023-MCI-WS15-118
Designing Technology for Neurodivergent Self-determination: Challenges and Opportunities
David Gollasch, Meinhardt Branig, Kathrin Gerling, Jan Gulliksen, Oussama Metatla, Katta Spiel, and Gerhard Weber. 2023. Designing Technology for Neurodivergent Self-determination: Challenges and Opportunities. In Design for Equality and Justice (Lecture Notes in Computer Science), 621–626. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-42293-5_83
What to Do Next? An Activity Scheduling Schema for Social Assistance Robots for Older Adults
David Gollasch and Gerhard Weber. 2023. What to Do Next? An Activity Scheduling Schema for Social Assistance Robots for Older Adults. In Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population (Lecture Notes in Computer Science), 288–306. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34917-1_21
Applying a Feature-Oriented Software Development Approach to Model Interaction Diversity
David Gollasch and Gerhard Weber. 2023. Applying a Feature-Oriented Software Development Approach to Model Interaction Diversity. In Mensch und Computer 2023 – Tagungsband, 427–431. https://doi.org/10.1145/3603555.3608539
Transferring Real Operating Concepts Into Virtual Reality for Neurodiverse Learners
Linh Tuan Mai, David Gollasch, Constantin Boß, and Heiko Werdin. 2023. Transferring Real Operating Concepts Into Virtual Reality for Neurodiverse Learners. In Mensch und Computer 2023 – Workshopband. https://doi.org/10.18420/muc2023-mci-ws15-408
Robotic and Virtual Reality Technologies for Children with Disabilities and Older Adults
Sanjit Samaddar, Lorenzo Desideri, Pedro Encarnação, David Gollasch, Helen Petrie, and Gerhard Weber. 2022. Robotic and Virtual Reality Technologies for Children with Disabilities and Older Adults. In Computers Helping People with Special Needs, 203–210. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08645-8_24
Age-Related Differences in Preferences for Using Voice Assistants
David Gollasch and Gerhard Weber. 2021. Age-Related Differences in Preferences for Using Voice Assistants. In Proceedings of Mensch Und Computer 2021, 156–167. https://doi.org/10.1145/3473856.3473889
Designing VUIs for Social Assistance Robots for People with Dementia
Julian Striegl, David Gollasch, Claudia Loitsch, and Gerhard Weber. 2021. Designing VUIs for Social Assistance Robots for People with Dementia. In Proceedings of Mensch Und Computer 2021, 145–155. https://doi.org/10.1145/3473856.3473887
Applying software variability methods to design adaptive assistance robots
David Gollasch, Christin Engel, Meinhardt Branig, and Gerhard Weber. 2019. Applying software variability methods to design adaptive assistance robots. In Proceedings of the 12th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments, 313–314. https://doi.org/10.1145/3316782.3321549
Towards Accessible Charts for Blind and Partially Sighted People
Christin Engel, David Gollasch, Meinhardt Branig, and Gerhard Weber. 2017. Towards Accessible Charts for Blind and Partially Sighted People. In Mensch und Computer – Tagungsband, 415–418. https://doi.org/10.18420/muc2017-mci-0338
Conceptual Variability Management in Software Families with Multiple Contributors
David Gollasch. 2015. Conceptual Variability Management in Software Families with Multiple Contributors. Master’s Thesis. Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden. https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-202775
Facing Future Software Engineering Challenges by Means of Software Product Lines
David Gollasch. 2014. Facing Future Software Engineering Challenges by Means of Software Product Lines. Impact and Challenges of Software in 2025 2014,04 (TUD-FI14-04 August 2014): 19–27. https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-152785
Qualitätssicherung mittels Feature-Modellen
David Gollasch. 2013. Qualitätssicherung mittels Feature-Modellen. Bachelor’s Thesis. Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden. https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-202768