Dr. Béatrice S. Hasler

Peled, A., Leinonen, T., & Hasler, B. S. (2025). Telerobotic Theater of the Oppressed in Israel and Palestine: Becoming HCI Jokers. ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction. (ABDC_2022: A*; VHB_3: B)

Aldouby, H., Hasler, B. S., Nadav, T., & Friedman, D. (2025). Viewing images of jagged texture in digital artwork affects body sensations: A Virtual Reality study. Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts, 19(1), 38-47.

Adler, E., Hasler, B. S., Hasson, Y., Landau, D., Baratz, G., Halperin, E., & Levy, J. (2025). Virtual regulation: Can immersive virtual reality be used to assist intergroup interventions? The moderating effect of political ideology. Group Processes & Intergroup Relations, Online First. (ABDC_2022: B; ABS_2021: 2)

Peled, A., Leinonen, T., & Hasler, B. S. (2024). Telerobotic intergroup communication: Acceptance and preferences in Israel and Palestine. Behavioral Sciences, 14(9), 854.

Hasler, B. S., Leshem, O. A., Hasson, Y., Landau, D. H., Krayem, Y., Blatansky, C., Baratz, G., Friedman, D., Psaltis, C., Cakal, H., Cohen-Chen, S., & Halperin, E. (2023). Young generations' hopelessness perpetuates intractable conflicts. Scientific Reports, 13(article 4926).

Bluman, M., Snider, K. L., Baratz, G., Cohen, A., Canetti, D., & Hasler, B. S. (2023). Virtual reality-based joy induction: The role of interactivity and prior mood. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 26(4), 229-237.

Hasler, B. S., Landau, D., Hasson, Y., Schori-Eyal, N., Giron, J., Levy, J., Halperin, E., & Friedman, D. (2021). Virtual reality-based conflict resolution: The impact of immersive 360° video on changing viewpoints and moral judgment in the context of violent intergroup conflict. New Media & Society, 23(5), 2255-2278.

Cohen, D., Landau, D. H., Friedman, D., Hasler, B. S., Levit-Binnun, N., & Golland, N. (2021). Exposure to social suffering in virtual reality boosts compassion and facial synchrony. Computers in Human Behavior, 122(106781). (ABDC_2022: A; ABS_2021: 2)

Nagar, I., Hoter, E., & Hasler, B. S. (2021). Intergroup attitudes and interpersonal relationships in online contact between groups in conflict. Journal of Global Information Technology Management, 24(3), 208-223. (ABDC_2022: B; ABS_2021: 2)

Landau, D., Hasler, B. S., & Friedman, D. (2020). Virtual embodiment using 180º stereoscopic video. Frontiers in Psychology (Section Human-Media Interaction), 11(1229).

Hasson, Y., Schori-Eyal, N., Landau, D., Hasler, B. S., Levy, J., Friedman, D., & Halperin, E. (2019). The enemy's gaze: Immersive virtual environments enhance peace promoting attitudes and emotions in violent intergroup conflicts. PLoS One, 14(9), e0222342.

Hasler, B. S., Spanlang, B., & Slater, M. (2017). Virtual race transformation reverses racial ingroup bias. PLoS One, 12(4), e0174965.

Hasler, B. S., Salomon, O., Tuchman, P., Lev-Tov, A., & Friedman, D. (2017). Real-time gesture translation in intercultural communication. AI & Society, 32(1), 25-35.

Amichai-Hamburger, Y., Hasler, B. S., & Shani Sherman, T. (2015). Structured and unstructured intergroup contact in the digital age. Computers in Human Behavior, 52, 515-522. (ABDC_2022: A; ABS_2021: 2)

Hasler, B. S., Hirschberger, G., Shani Sherman, T., & Friedman, D. A. (2014). Virtual peacemakers: Mimicry increases empathy in simulated contact with virtual outgroup members. Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, 17(12), 766-771.

Hasler, B. S., Tuchman, P., & Friedman, D. A. (2013). Virtual research assistants: Replacing human interviewers by automated avatars in virtual worlds. Computers in Human Behavior, 29(4), 1608-1616. (ABDC_2022: A; ABS_2021: 2)

Labhart, N., Hasler, B. S., Zbinden, A., & Schmeil, A. (2012). The ShanghAI Lectures: A global education project on artificial intelligence. Journal of Universal Computer Science, 18(18), 2542-2555.

Hasler, B. S., & Friedman, D. A. (2012). Sociocultural conventions in avatar-mediated nonverbal communication: A cross-cultural analysis of virtual proxemics. Journal of Intercultural Communication Research, 41(3), 238-259.

Ratan, R., & Hasler, B. S. (2010). Exploring self-presence in collaborative virtual teams. PsychNology Journal, 8(1), 11-31.

Hasler, B. S., Pfeifer, R., Zbinden, A., Wyss, P., Zaugg, S., Diehl, R., & Joho, B. (2009). 'Annotated Lectures': Student-instructor interaction in large-scale global education. Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 7(5).

Hasler, B. S., Kersten, B., & Sweller, J. (2007). Learner control, cognitive load and instructional animation. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 21(6), 713-729. (ABDC_2022: B; ABS_2021: 2)

Hasler, B. S., & Groner, R. (2024). Introduction to the special thematic issue "Virtual Reality and Eye Tracking". Journal of Eye Movement Research, 15(3).

Seinfeld, S., Hasler, B. S., Banakou, D., & Levy, J. (2022). Virtual reality and empathy. Editorial to the Special Issue on VR & Empathy. Frontiers in Psychology, 13.

Hasler, B. S. (2009). Virtual Assessment Center: A media comparison study on the diagnostic value of online role-play for social competence assessment : Tectum.

Hasler, B. S., Ron, Y., & Weiss, T. (2023). Improving intergroup relations through interactive media. In E. Halperin, Hameiri,B. & R. Littman (Eds.), Psychological intergroup interventions. Evidence-based approaches to improve intergroup relations (pp. 178-197): Routledge.

Peled, A., Leinonen, T., & Hasler, B. S. (2022). The telerobot contact hypothesis. In A. Holzinger, H. Silva, M. Helfert & L. Constantine (Eds.), omputer-Human Interaction Research and Applications. CHIRA 2020. Communications in Computer and Information Science (Vol. 1609, pp. 74-99): Springer.

Hasler, B. S. (2018). The art and science of virtual reality-based conflict resolution: Virtual reality as an empathy machine? In Lemelshtrich Latar,N, J. Wind & O. Lever (Eds.), Can art aid in resolving conflicts? : Frame.

Friedman, D., & Hasler, B. S. (2016). The BEAMING proxy: Towards virtual clones for communication. In A. Gaggioli, A. Ferscha, G. Riva, S. Dunne & I. Viaud-Delmon (Eds.), Human computer confluence: Transforming human experience through symbiotic technologies (pp. 156-174): De Gruyter Open.

Hasler, B. S., & Amichai-Hamburger, Y. (2013). Online intergroup contact. In Y. Amichai-Hamburger (Ed.), The social net: Understanding our online behavior (2 ed., pp. 220-252): Oxford University Press.

Schmeil, A., Hasler, B. S., Peachey, A., de Freitas, S., & Nehmzow, C. (2013). Do virtual worlds support engaging social conferencing? In M. Childs & A. Peachey (Eds.), Understanding learning in virtual worlds (pp. 165-179): Springer.

Hasler, B. S. (2011). Intercultural collaborative learning in virtual worlds. In R. Hinrichs & C. Wankel (Eds.), Transforming virtual world learning. Cutting-edge technologies in higher education (Vol. 4, pp. 271-310): Emerald Publishing.

Hasler, B. S., Buecheler, T., & Pfeifer, R. (2009). Collaborative work in 3D virtual environments: A research agenda and operational framework. In A. A. Ozok & P. Zaphiris (Eds.), Online communities and social computing (Vol. 5621 (LNCS), pp. 23-32): Springer.

Peled, A., Leinonen, T., & Hasler, B. S. (2022). The potential of telepresence robots for intergroup contact. Paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications (CHIRA 2020), Online.

Ratan, R., & Hasler, B. S. (2014). Playing well with virtual classmates: Relating avatar design to group satisfaction. Paper presented at the 17th ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW 2014), Baltimore, USA.

Friedman, D., Salomon, O., & Hasler, B. S. (2013). Virtual substitute teacher: Introducing the concept of a classroom proxy. Paper presented at the the 3rd European Immersive Education Summit (iED 2013), London, UK.

Schmeil, A., & Hasler, B. S. (2012). Designing for effective collaboration experiences in virtual worlds. Paper presented at the 7th IASTED Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI 2012), Baltimore, USA.

Ratan, R., & Hasler, B. S. (2011). Designing the virtual self: How psychological connections to avatars may influence education-related outcomes of use. Paper presented at the 1st Immersive Education Summit (iED 2011), Madrid, Spain.

Schmeil, A., Hasler, B. S., de Freitas, S., Peachey, A., & Nehmzow, C. (2011). Social collaborative conferencing in the virtual world. Paper presented at the Researching Learning in Immersive Virtual Environments (ReLIVE11), Milton Keynes, UK.

Labhart, N., & Hasler, B. S. (2011). The ShanghAI Lectures: Connecting continents in cyberspace. Paper presented at the 2nd European Future Technologies Conference and Exhibition 2011, Budapest, Hungary.

Schmeil, A., Steinbusch, M., Jost, A., Henn, M., Jacobi, M., Schwitalla, M., & Hasler, B. S. (2010). A refined workflow for designing virtual worlds for collaborative learning. Paper presented at the VS Games 2010, Braga, Portugal.

Hasler, B. S., Buecheler, T., & Pfeifer, R. (2009). Collaborative work in 3D virtual environments: A research agenda and operational framework. Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, San Diego, USA.

Hasler, B. S., Pfeifer, R., Zbinden, A., Wyss, P., Zaugg, S., Diehl, R., & Joho, B. (2009). Annotated Lectures: Student-instructor interaction in large-scale global education. Paper presented at the 13th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Orlando, USA.

Ratan, R., & Hasler, B. S. (2009). Self-Presence standardized: Introducing the self-presence questionnaire (SPQ). Paper presented at the RESENCE 2009, The 10th Annual International Workshop on Presence, Los Angeles, USA.

Hasler, B. S., Friedman, D., & Salomon, O. (2013). Virtual substitute teacher: Introducing the concept of a classroom proxy. Presented at the European Immersive Education Summit (iED 2013), London, UK.

Hasler, B. S., & Ratan, R. (2011). Designing the virtual self: How psychological connections to avatars may influence education-related outcomes of use. Presented at the European Immersive Education Summit (iED 2011), Madrid, Spain.

Hasler, B. S., Salomon, O., Tuchman, P., O'Malley, A., & Friedman, D. (2011). Real-time translation of nonverbal communication in cross-cultural online encounters.. Presented at the International Workshop on Culturally Motivated Virtual Characters, Reykjavik, Iceland.

Hasler, B. S., & Friedman, D. (2011). Spatial behavior in virtual worlds: Two field studies on inter-avatar distance.. Presented at the Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), Boston, USA.

Hasler, B. S., Labhart, N., Schmeil, A., & Zbinden, A. (2011). The ShanghAI Lectures: A case study in global education. Presented at the Immersive Education Summit (iED 2011), Boston College, USA.

Hasler, B. S., Buecheler, T., & Pfeifer, R. (2009). Collaborative work in 3D virtual environments: A research agenda and operational framework. Presented at the International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, San Diego, USA.

Hasler, B. S., Pfeifer, R., Zbinden, A., Wyss, P., Zaugg, S., Diehl, R., & Joho, B. (2009). Annotated Lectures: Student-instructor interaction in large-scale global education. Presented at the International Symposium on Academic Globalization, Orlando, USA.

Hasler, B. S. (2007). Learner control and learners' confidence in instructional animation: Exploring the 'false confidence' hypothesis. Presented at the Biennial Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Budapest, Hungary.

Hasler, B. S., Kersten, B., & Sweller, J. (2006). User control as an instructional method to reduce learners' cognitive load in transient animation. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, USA.

Hasler, B. S. (2023, March 14-16). Empathy with the Enemy - The Potential of VR for Conflict Resolution. Research Workshop on Empathies, Brains, and the Moving Image, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2022, Feb 17-19). Virtual Reality-based Conflict Resolution. 2022 SPSP Conflict Preconference, organized by Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP), San Francisco, USA.

Hasler, B. S. (2022, Dec 5). Changing Society by Transforming the Self through Virtual Reality?. Colloquium of the Department of Computer Science, Hebrew University, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2020, November 5). Invited Discussant at the Online Roundtable on Virtual Reality and Armed Conflict Mediation. Crisis Management Initiative (CMI) and DiploFoundation.

Hasler, B. S. (2020, Oct 28). XR for Peace - The Potential of Immersive Psychological Interventions for Conflict Resolution. International Congress of eXtended Reality (XR) in Sciences, Swiss Society of Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, Online.

Hasler, B. S. (2020, Oct 19-20). How can Virtual Reality make us More Human Post-pandemic?. INTERFACE Summit 9.0. RETHINK: Global Health after COVID-19, Online.

Hasler, B. S. (2019, April 11). VR - The Ultimate Empathy Machine??. Panelist at the Symposium: Body, Self, and Other, Reichman University, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2019, Jan 7). Diplomatic Avatar - Using VR for Conflict Resolution. Keynote, Innovative Diplomacy conference. The Abba Eban Institute for International Diplomacy, Reichman University, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2018, May 10). Changing Bodies - Changing Minds. The Annual Herzliya Conference 2018, Reichman University, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2017, October 8). Can Virtual Reality Change the World? New Findings on the Real-world Impact of Virtual Experiences. 33rd Haifa International Film Festival, Haifa, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2017, April 7). Virtual Reality: A New Approach to Conflict Resolution. Colloquium of the Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences, Zurich, Switzerland.

Hasler, B. S. (2016, Nov 29). Virtual Reality: A New Medium and Research Paradigm. Seminar of the Noah Mozes Department of Communication and Journalism, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2016, Nov 28). Virtual Reality: New Opportunities for Public Policy and Conflict Research. Seminar of the Federmann School of Public Policy and Government, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2016, April 14). Embodied Perspective-taking in VR: The Cure for Racial Prejudice?. The 1st Israeli Conference on the Science and Technology of Virtual and Augmented Reality (ISVAR), Reichman University, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2015, Nov 10). Virtual Peacemakers: Virtual Reality as a New Approach to Intergroup Conflict Resolution Cure for Racial Prejudice?. Colloquium of the Emotion in Conflict Lab, Reichman University, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2015, Aug 20). Empathy Machines: Love & Peace through VR. Virtual Reality ConferenceVirtual Reality Conference, Reichman University, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2015, April 25). Empathy Machines: Using Virtual Reality Simulations to Enhance Intergroup Relations. Build Peace 2015 - Peace through Technology: By Whom, For Whom?, Nicosia, Cyprus.

Hasler, B. S. (2015, March 31). Virtual Peacemakers: Avatars in Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding. Rotaract (Rotary in Action), Barcelona, Spain.

Hasler, B. S. (2014, Dec 16). Persuasive Avatars: Using Avatars to Change What We Think and Do. Faculty seminar of the Department of Information and Knowledge Management, University of Haifa, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2014, Dec 8). Persuasive Avatars: Using Avatars to Change What We Think and Do. Seminar of the Laboratory for Innovations in Rehabilitation Technology, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Studies, University of Haifa, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2014, Nov 27). Virtual Peacemakers: Resolving Intergroup Conflicts through Avatars. Colloquium of the eventLAB Rehabilitation Technology, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Studies, University of Barcelona, Spain.

Hasler, B. S. (2014, November 27). Persuasive Avatars in Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding. Faculty seminar of the Department of Social Psychology, University of Barcelona, Spain.

Hasler, B. S. (2012, January 17). Advanced Virtuality: Science and Technology Beyond Fiction. Keynote, 2012 Assembly of Limagrain Researchers, Faro, Portugal.

Hasler, B. S. (2012, May 13). Culture, Communication and Future Technologies. R&D staff seminar at Hazera Genetics Ltd, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2011, December 6). Mind the Culture Gap: Bridging Between Cultures through Technology. R&D staff seminar of the General Motors Advanced Technical Center, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2011, April 17). Intelligent Transformation of Multicultural Nonverbal Communication. Symposium on Human-machine Confluence Technology, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Studies, Reichman University, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2010, September 15). Intercultural Student Collaboration in Virtual Worlds. Virtual World Conference, Second Life.

Hasler, B. S. (2009, July 12). Mixed-reality Global Teaching and Student Collaboration. Keynote, 13th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Orlando, USA.

Hasler, B. S. (2009, February 11). Social Skills Assessment in Role-play based Face-to-Face and Online Interactions. Faculty seminar of the School of Communication, San Diego State University, San Diego, USA.

Hasler, B. S. (2009, Dec 6). The ShanghAI Lectures: A Global Virtual Education and Research Project. Faculty seminar of the Department of Information Systems, University of Haifa, Israel.

Hasler, B. S. (2008, May 27). Game-based Assessment of Communication and Leadership Skills. Colloquium of the Dynamic Decision-Making Lab, Carnegie Mellon University, USA.

Hasler, B. S. (2007, September 14). E-Learning: State-of-the-Art and Future Perspectives. E-Learning Symposium at the 10th Congress of the Swiss Society of Psychology, Zurich, Switzerland.