Tanja Schneeberger

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Tanja Schneeberger is a leading researcher in human-computer interaction, with a focus on socially interactive agents (SIAs) and serious games. Her work bridges the gap between artificial intelligence and user engagement, exploring how embodied conversational agents can enhance learning, training, and therapeutic interventions. Schneeberger’s major contributions include the design and evaluation of serious games that leverage SIAs to foster social and emotional skills, such as empathy and conflict resolution. Her most-cited paper, "Serious Games with SIAs" (2022), has garnered 7 citations, reflecting its foundational role in synthesizing two decades of research on embodied conversational agents. This chapter, co-authored with Patrick Gebhard, Dimitra Tsovaltzi, and Fabrizio Nunnari, provides a comprehensive framework for integrating SIAs into game-based learning environments. Schneeberger’s work is notable for its interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from psychology, computer science, and education to create adaptive, socially-aware systems. Her research has implications for fields ranging from mental health support to corporate training, and she continues to shape the development of more natural and effective human-agent interactions.