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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Computer Science 43 7966 7739 390 378 234 8090

Niels Henze publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Niels Henze between 2006 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Niels Henze published across 20 years, from 2006 to 2025, averaging 12.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 32 publications in 2018. 14 of the 254 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2006 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 32. Peak 32 publications in 2018. 2006: 1 publication 2007: 6 publications 2008: 8 publications 2009: 2 publications 2010: 9 publications 2011: 6 publications 2012: 7 publications 2013: 10 publications 2014: 19 publications 2015: 22 publications 2016: 21 publications 2017: 27 publications 2018: 32 publications 2019: 26 publications 2020: 17 publications 2021: 5 publications 2022: 12 publications 2023: 10 publications 2024: 5 publications 2025: 9 publications
2006 2025

254 publications in total across all disciplines

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Niels Henze: publications per year, 2006 to 2025
Year Publications
2006 1
2007 6
2008 8
2009 2
2010 9
2011 6
2012 7
2013 10
2014 19
2015 22
2016 21
2017 27
2018 32
2019 26
2020 17
2021 5
2022 12
2023 10
2024 5
2025 9
Total 254
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Niels Henze publication distribution in Computer Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Computer Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Niels Henze sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 97 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 32–41 to 991+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 609. Most scientists, 609, have 142–151 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 991 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 232–241 publications, is where this scientist sits. 32–41 publications: 7 scientists 42–51 publications: 22 scientists 52–61 publications: 82 scientists 62–71 publications: 134 scientists 72–81 publications: 249 scientists 82–91 publications: 324 scientists 92–101 publications: 421 scientists 102–111 publications: 420 scientists 112–121 publications: 497 scientists 122–131 publications: 544 scientists 132–141 publications: 555 scientists 142–151 publications: 609 scientists 152–161 publications: 559 scientists 162–171 publications: 534 scientists 172–181 publications: 556 scientists 182–191 publications: 583 scientists 192–201 publications: 519 scientists 202–211 publications: 508 scientists 212–221 publications: 490 scientists 222–231 publications: 437 scientists 232–241 publications: 423 scientists 242–251 publications: 408 scientists 252–261 publications: 377 scientists 262–271 publications: 301 scientists 272–281 publications: 335 scientists 282–291 publications: 320 scientists 292–301 publications: 293 scientists 302–311 publications: 250 scientists 312–321 publications: 238 scientists 322–331 publications: 206 scientists 332–341 publications: 209 scientists 342–351 publications: 208 scientists 352–361 publications: 162 scientists 362–371 publications: 176 scientists 372–381 publications: 127 scientists 382–391 publications: 158 scientists 392–401 publications: 128 scientists 402–411 publications: 104 scientists 412–421 publications: 94 scientists 422–431 publications: 99 scientists 432–441 publications: 83 scientists 442–451 publications: 108 scientists 452–461 publications: 73 scientists 462–471 publications: 77 scientists 472–481 publications: 69 scientists 482–491 publications: 84 scientists 492–501 publications: 62 scientists 502–511 publications: 54 scientists 512–521 publications: 57 scientists 522–531 publications: 51 scientists 532–541 publications: 51 scientists 542–551 publications: 32 scientists 552–561 publications: 38 scientists 562–571 publications: 28 scientists 572–581 publications: 43 scientists 582–591 publications: 33 scientists 592–601 publications: 41 scientists 602–611 publications: 32 scientists 612–621 publications: 28 scientists 622–631 publications: 25 scientists 632–641 publications: 27 scientists 642–651 publications: 17 scientists 652–661 publications: 20 scientists 662–671 publications: 17 scientists 672–681 publications: 15 scientists 682–691 publications: 14 scientists 692–701 publications: 21 scientists 702–711 publications: 13 scientists 712–721 publications: 12 scientists 722–731 publications: 19 scientists 732–741 publications: 14 scientists 742–751 publications: 12 scientists 752–761 publications: 10 scientists 762–771 publications: 10 scientists 772–781 publications: 11 scientists 782–791 publications: 10 scientists 792–801 publications: 11 scientists 802–811 publications: 8 scientists 812–821 publications: 8 scientists 822–831 publications: 7 scientists 832–841 publications: 11 scientists 842–851 publications: 10 scientists 852–861 publications: 5 scientists 862–871 publications: 9 scientists 872–881 publications: 4 scientists 882–891 publications: 6 scientists 892–901 publications: 3 scientists 902–911 publications: 6 scientists 912–921 publications: 3 scientists 922–931 publications: 2 scientists 932–941 publications: 2 scientists 942–951 publications: 2 scientists 952–961 publications: 3 scientists 962–971 publications: 3 scientists 972–981 publications: 3 scientists 982–990 publications: 5 scientists 991+ publications: 100 scientists
32–41 publications 991+

This scientist: 234 publications — 58th percentile

58% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 991 publications or more.

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Number of Computer Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 14,188 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
32–41 7
42–51 22
52–61 82
62–71 134
72–81 249
82–91 324
92–101 421
102–111 420
112–121 497
122–131 544
132–141 555
142–151 609
152–161 559
162–171 534
172–181 556
182–191 583
192–201 519
202–211 508
212–221 490
222–231 437
232–241 423 234
242–251 408
252–261 377
262–271 301
272–281 335
282–291 320
292–301 293
302–311 250
312–321 238
322–331 206
332–341 209
342–351 208
352–361 162
362–371 176
372–381 127
382–391 158
392–401 128
402–411 104
412–421 94
422–431 99
432–441 83
442–451 108
452–461 73
462–471 77
472–481 69
482–491 84
492–501 62
502–511 54
512–521 57
522–531 51
532–541 51
542–551 32
552–561 38
562–571 28
572–581 43
582–591 33
592–601 41
602–611 32
612–621 28
622–631 25
632–641 27
642–651 17
652–661 20
662–671 17
672–681 15
682–691 14
692–701 21
702–711 13
712–721 12
722–731 19
732–741 14
742–751 12
752–761 10
762–771 10
772–781 11
782–791 10
792–801 11
802–811 8
812–821 8
822–831 7
832–841 11
842–851 10
852–861 5
862–871 9
872–881 4
882–891 6
892–901 3
902–911 6
912–921 3
922–931 2
932–941 2
942–951 2
952–961 3
962–971 3
972–981 3
982–990 5
991+ 100
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Niels Henze D-index placement in Computer Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Computer Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Niels Henze sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 52 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30–31 to 131+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 990. Most scientists, 990, have 36–37 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 131 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 42–43 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30–31 D-Index: 879 scientists 32–33 D-Index: 983 scientists 34–35 D-Index: 918 scientists 36–37 D-Index: 990 scientists 38–39 D-Index: 968 scientists 40–41 D-Index: 907 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 821 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 763 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 689 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 543 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 543 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 518 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 500 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 458 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 400 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 337 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 308 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 292 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 249 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 213 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 192 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 189 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 165 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 139 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 119 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 121 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 113 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 88 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 87 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 75 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 69 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 57 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 46 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 38 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 34 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 36 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 27 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 37 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 18 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 31 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 19 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 16 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 12 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 20 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 15 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 5 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 20 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 8 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 5 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 7 scientists 130 D-Index: 3 scientists 131+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30–31 D-Index 131+

This scientist: 43 D-Index — 46th percentile

46% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 131 D-Index or more.

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Number of Computer Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 14,188 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30–31 879
32–33 983
34–35 918
36–37 990
38–39 968
40–41 907
42–43 821 43
44–45 763
46–47 689
48–49 543
50–51 543
52–53 518
54–55 500
56–57 458
58–59 400
60–61 337
62–63 308
64–65 292
66–67 249
68–69 213
70–71 192
72–73 189
74–75 165
76–77 139
78–79 119
80–81 121
82–83 113
84–85 88
86–87 87
88–89 75
90–91 69
92–93 57
94–95 46
96–97 38
98–99 34
100–101 36
102–103 27
104–105 37
106–107 18
108–109 31
110–111 19
112–113 16
114–115 12
116–117 20
118–119 15
120–121 5
122–123 20
124–125 8
126–127 5
128–129 7
130 3
131+ 98
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Overview

Niels Henze is affiliated with the University of Regensburg in Germany and works primarily in the field of Computer Science. Their research portfolio includes a significant focus on Human-Computer Interaction, with substantial contributions also in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, Cognitive Neuroscience, Sociology and Political Science, and Literature and Literary Theory.

The main topics explored in their work cover a broad spectrum within interactive technology and media, including Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts, Data Visualization and Analytics, Interactive and Immersive Displays, Usability and User Interface Design, Image and Video Quality Assessment, Media Influence and Health, and Tactile and Sensory Interactions.

The scientist has published in a number of notable venues, with multiple contributions to the Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction. Other outlets for their research include ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction, CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, Big Data and Cognitive Computing, and Behavior Research Methods.

Some recent papers authored by or involving Niels Henze include:

  • "Shortcut Gestures for Mobile Text Editing on Fully Touch Sensitive Smartphones" (2020), ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction
  • "Automating Contextual Privacy Policies: Design and Evaluation of a Production Tool for Digital Consumer Privacy Awareness" (2022), CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
  • "Increasing Player Performance and Game Experience in High Latency Systems" (2021), Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
  • "Social Acceptability in Context: Stereotypical Perception of Shape, Body Location, and Usage of Wearable Devices" (2022), Big Data and Cognitive Computing
  • "Don't Break my Flow: Effects of Switching Latency in Shooting Video Games" (2022), Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction

Frequent collaborators in Niels Henze's work include Valentin Schwind, Martin Kocur, Huy Viet Le, Sven Mayer, and Albrecht Schmidt. The association with these coauthors spans multiple publications, indicating sustained research partnerships.

Best Publications

  • Gesture recognition with a Wii controller

    Thomas Schlömer;Benjamin Poppinga;Niels Henze;Susanne Boll

  • Large-scale assessment of mobile notifications

    Alireza Sahami Shirazi;Niels Henze;Tilman Dingler;Martin Pielot

  • Using Presence Questionnaires in Virtual Reality

    Valentin Schwind;Pascal Knierim;Nico Haas;Niels Henze

  • Tactile wayfinder: a non-visual support system for wayfinding

    Wilko Heuten;Niels Henze;Susanne Boll;Martin Pielot

  • 100,000,000 taps: analysis and improvement of touch performance in the large

    Niels Henze;Enrico Rukzio;Susanne Boll

  • Physical Keyboards in Virtual Reality: Analysis of Typing Performance and Effects of Avatar Hands

    Pascal Knierim;Valentin Schwind;Anna Maria Feit;Florian Nieuwenhuizen

  • "These are not my hands!": Effect of Gender on the Perception of Avatar Hands in Virtual Reality

    Valentin Schwind;Pascal Knierim;Cagri Tasci;Patrick Franczak

  • Visualization of off-screen objects in mobile augmented reality

    Torben Schinke;Niels Henze;Susanne Boll

  • Observational and experimental investigation of typing behaviour using virtual keyboards for mobile devices

    Niels Henze;Enrico Rukzio;Susanne Boll

  • Text Entry on Tiny QWERTY Soft Keyboards

    Luis A. Leiva;Alireza Sahami;Alejandro Catala;Niels Henze

  • My App is an Experiment: Experience from User Studies in Mobile App Stores

    Susanne Boll;Niels Henze;Martin Pielot;Benjamin Poppinga

  • EngageMeter: A System for Implicit Audience Engagement Sensing Using Electroencephalography

    Mariam Hassib;Stefan Schneegass;Philipp Eiglsperger;Niels Henze

  • VRHapticDrones: Providing Haptics in Virtual Reality through Quadcopters

    Matthias Hoppe;Pascal Knierim;Thomas Kosch;Markus Funk

  • Free-hand gestures for music playback: deriving gestures with a user-centred process

    Niels Henze;Andreas Löcken;Susanne Boll;Tobias Hesselmann

  • DroneNavigator: Using Drones for Navigating Visually Impaired Persons

    Mauro Avila;Markus Funk;Niels Henze

  • Tactile Drones - Providing Immersive Tactile Feedback in Virtual Reality through Quadcopters

    Pascal Knierim;Thomas Kosch;Valentin Schwind;Markus Funk

  • Reading on Smart Glasses: The Effect of Text Position, Presentation Type and Walking

    Rufat Rzayev;Paweł W. Woźniak;Tilman Dingler;Niels Henze

  • Avoiding the uncanny valley in virtual character design

    Valentin Schwind;Katrin Wolf;Niels Henze

  • Notification in VR: The Effect of Notification Placement, Task and Environment

    Rufat Rzayev;Sven Mayer;Christian Krauter;Niels Henze

  • Flexing Muscles in Virtual Reality: Effects of Avatars' Muscular Appearance on Physical Performance

    Martin Kocur;Melanie Kloss;Valentin Schwind;Christian Wolff

  • Using a touch-sensitive wristband for text entry on smart watches

    Markus Funk;Alireza Sahami;Niels Henze;Albrecht Schmidt

  • "Where's Pinky?": The Effects of a Reduced Number of Fingers in Virtual Reality

    Valentin Schwind;Pascal Knierim;Lewis Chuang;Niels Henze

Frequent Co-Authors

Albrecht Schmidt
Albrecht Schmidt Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Susanne Boll
Susanne Boll Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
Stefan Schneegass
Stefan Schneegass University of Duisburg-Essen
Wilko Heuten
Wilko Heuten Oldenburger Institut für Informatik
Kai Kunze
Kai Kunze Keio University
Florian Alt
Florian Alt Bundeswehr University Munich
Enrico Rukzio
Enrico Rukzio University of Ulm
Harald Reiterer
Harald Reiterer University of Konstanz
Paul Lukowicz
Paul Lukowicz German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence
Florian Michahelles
Florian Michahelles Siemens (Germany)

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