Tim Zehner

Tim has been working for the Bits to Energy Lab since August 2026. He completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Psychology at the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg. In his theses, he focused extensively on human defensive behavior, physiological responses, and the predictability of threats, including within the context of Virtual Reality. During his studies, he gained practical experience in User Research and Human Factors as an intern and working student. His professional background includes corporate environments such as Zeiss Meditec and KICKBASE, as well as various research institutions, including the DLR (German Aerospace Center), the Max Planck Institute, and the WIVW.

Tim is interested in the design of digital information systems and their impact on human behavior. His current work focuses on easing the cognitive load of consumers through decision support systems and exploring how feedback systems influence behavior and performance.