Prof. Joel Baumann is Professor of New Media at the Kunsthochschule Kassel. In the SENTIMENT project, he examines processes of self-disclosure in human-machine interaction from a critical-artistic perspective, with a particular focus on the societal and ethical implications of digital intimacy.

Prof. Baumann is known for his work at the intersection of research and artistic mediation. His curatorial practice—exemplified by projects such as Privacy Arena—employs exhibition formats as dialogical spaces in which scientific knowledge becomes sensually and emotionally accessible. These formats enable the translation of complex, interdisciplinary research into public discourse, fostering collective reflection and engagement.

Through the integration of arts-based methodologies into empirical research, Prof. Baumann advances new forms of knowledge production and transfer. His work contributes to the development of innovative mediation strategies that connect technology, ethics, and aesthetics, enabling broader societal understanding of digital transformation and its impact on human communication.