Philipp Haslbauer
is a researcher, software developer, and interactive media artist based in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Education
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2024 Master of Science in Engineering
University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Lucerne, Switzerland - Project 1 "Leveraging Pre-Trained Latent Diffusion Models for Video Generation"
- Project 2 "Real-time Rendering of Learned 3D Scenes".
- Thesis "Prototype of a Conversational Agent for Spiritual Consultation"
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2018 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt, Germany - Thesis "Reinforcement Learning in the Context of Financial Time Series Applications"
Work experience
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2023-now Research Assistant & Associate
University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Lucerne, Switzerland - Research on the use of AI in interactive experiences.
- Development of prototypes for interactive installations.
- Applied 3D reconstruction.
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2018-2023 Software Engineer
Seven Principles, Frankfurt, Germany -
2017-2018 Software Engineer
Forum 8, Miyazaki, Japan
Conferences & talks
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2025 Braga, PT
Session Chair & Paper Presentation
12th International Conference on Digital and Interactive Arts (Artech 2025) -
2025 Madrid, ES
Poster Presentation
17th International Conference on Quality of Multimedia Experience (QoMEX 2025) -
2025 Niteroí, BR
Paper Presentation
ACM International Conference on Interactive Media Experiences (IMX 2025) -
2025 Zurich, CH
Public Panel Discussion, "AI Jesus, Robot Priests and Us"
Conference: AI Hopes, Fears and Realities: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue
Teaching
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2026 Courses on generative AI for creative professionals
Syndicom -
2025 Seminar on the use of Large Language Models in interactive experiences
University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Lucerne, Switzerland -
2025 Courses on generative AI for creative professionals
Syndicom
Artworks
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2024 Deus in Machina
- An AI avatar takes on the role of Jesus Christ and interacts with people within a church
Media appearances
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2025 Switzerland
Quand l'IA se prend pour Dieu
Canal Alpha - TV documentary interview about "Deus in Machina". Watch here.
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2024 Global
AI Jesus avatar tests man's faith in machines and the divine
Associated Press - TV interview about "Deus in Machina". Watch here.