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Publications

Complete list of research outputs, grouped by type and ordered by year.

Journal Articles

Review Articles

Book Chapters

Immersion and regulation: Extended reality technologies, their impact on innovation and policy recommendations

Mahr, D., Heller, J., Hilken, T.

2025 · In P. Verduyn (Ed.), SEM Policy Brief Collection — Digitalisation: EU Digital Services Act, Maastricht University Press, 69-76

Chapter

Academic Keynotes

The next frontier of digital experiences

Di Palma, R., Fung, S., Heller, J., Hilken, T., Mahr, D.

2023 · Frontiers in Services Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Keynote

Towards a framework for augmented reality engagement

Rauschnabel, P. A., Felix, R., Heller, J., Hinsch, C.

2022 · 7th International AR/VR Conference, Lisbon, Portugal

Keynote

Conference Contributions

Conceptualizing human–computer interaction in the metaverse: A socio-technical systems approach to embodied interaction

Andonopoulos, V., Heller, J.

2025 · 10th International XR-Metaverse Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Conference

Empathic by design: Can virtual reality change our attitudes and behaviour towards people living in poverty?

Bos, S., Brüggen, E., Heller, J., van der Werf, M.

2025 · 10th International XR-Metaverse Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Conference

Shaping experiences: How avatar customization influences immersion and performance across platforms

Humdi, I., Hilken, T., Heller, J., Mahr, D.

2025 · 10th International XR-Metaverse Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Conference

The future of buying: Immersive technologies to transform purchasing and supply management — A conceptual framework and future research directions

Heller, J., Rozemeijer, F., Mahr, D.

2025 · 10th International XR-Metaverse Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Conference

The role of augmented reality in online retail: Examining control modalities and product types

Heller, J., Hilken, T., Rauschnabel, P. A., Di Palma, R., Mahr, D.

2025 · 10th International XR-Metaverse Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Conference

Understanding individuals' service satisfaction with virtual generative agents through their expressed emotions relative to agent interface and interaction style

Vara Prasad Ravi, J., Meyer, J.-H., Heller, J., Hilken, T., Palau-Saumell, R., Mahr, D.

2025 · 10th International XR-Metaverse Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Conference

Using virtual reality to reimagine service recovery training for frontline employees

Di Palma, R., Mahr, D., Hilken, T., Heller, J., Beausaert, S.

2025 · 10th International XR-Metaverse Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Conference

Virtual Reality for Post-Presentation Stress Recovery: The (De)Stress Virtual Reality Framework

Rott, C., di Palma, R., Saritac, M. E., Pavlidis, I. T., Heller, J.

2025 · XR Metaverse conferentie 2025, Maastricht , Netherlands, 24/06/25

Conference

Virtual time travel: How virtual reality shapes consumer memory and drives nostalgia for past experiences

Hilken, T., Chylinski, M., Heller, J., Alimamy, S., Mahr, D.

2025 · 10th International XR-Metaverse Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Conference

When cyborgs serve better: Improving service quality through brain–computer interface-enhanced frontline employees

Kies, A., Hilken, T., Heller, J., Paluch, S.

2025 · QUIS 2025 — 19th International Research Symposium on Service Excellence in Management, Rome, Italy — Extended abstract

Conference

You win some, you lose some: Performing a cognitive task in virtual reality increases task enjoyment but decreases task performance

Heller, J., Köcher, S., Köcher, S., Ciuchita, R.

2025 · 10th International XR-Metaverse Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Conference

You win some, you lose some: Performing a cognitive task in virtual reality increases task enjoyment but decreases task performance

Heller, J., Köcher, S., Ciuchita, R., Köcher, S.

2025 · 2025 AMA Winter Academic Conference — Competitive paper, Track: Artificial Intelligence and Technology

Conference

“Mind over matter”: Harnessing brain–computer interfaces for enhancing frontline employee performance

Kies, A., Hilken, T., Heller, J., Paluch, S.

2024 · Frontiers in Service Conference, Bordeaux, France

Conference

Immersion or social presence? Investigating the effect of virtual reality immersive environments on sommelier learning experiences

Moonen, N., Heller, J., Hilken, T., Han, D.-I. D., Mahr, D.

2024 · Frontiers in Service Conference, Bordeaux, France

Conference

“Just think about it!”: Exploring brain–computer interfaces for frontline employee use

Kies, A., Hilken, T., Heller, J., Paluch, S.

2023 · Frontiers in Services Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Conference

An interdisciplinary co-authorship networking perspective on AR and human behavior: Taking stock and moving ahead

Heller, J., Schaap, E., Mahr, D., de Ruyter, K., Hilken, T., Keeling, D. I., Chylinski, M.

2023 · Frontiers in Services Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Conference

AR smart glasses: The impact on order pickers' well-being in supply chain logistics

Windhausen, A., Heller, J., Hilken, T., Mahr, D.

2023 · 8th International AR/VR Conference, Las Vegas, USA — Track: When XR Meets the Metaverse

Conference

Creative smart service experiences with augmented reality

Hilken, T., Chylinski, M., Heller, J., de Ruyter, K., Keeling, D. I., Mahr, D.

2023 · Frontiers in Services Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Conference

Exploring the effects of virtual reality presentation skills training on students' motivation outcomes

Di Palma, R., Mahr, D., Hilken, T., Heller, J.

2023 · 8th International AR/VR Conference, Las Vegas, USA — Track: Education, Training & Presentations

Conference

Here, try out this filter: The impact of social media influencers on customer engagement and perceived authenticity of augmented reality marketing

Rössel, R., Hilken, T., Heller, J., Mahr, D.

2023 · 8th International AR/VR Conference, Las Vegas, USA — Track: Marketing/Retail/UX

Conference

Training service employees' communication skills in virtual reality

Di Palma, R., Mahr, D., Beausaert, S., Hilken, T., Heller, J.

2023 · Frontiers in Services Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Conference

The AR–AI interface: Exploring self-based recommender systems in augmented reality for customer decision-making

Schwarz, C., Hilken, T., Heller, J.

2022 · 7th International AR/VR Conference, Lisbon, Portugal — Track: XR Marketing Retail – UX

Conference

Visualizing the future: Exploring the impact of augmented reality on subjective time until retirement and the mediating role of imagining your future self

Heller, J., Brüggen, E., Chylinski, M., de Ruyter, K., Mahr, D., Keeling, D. I.

2022 · 7th International AR/VR Conference, Lisbon, Portugal — Track: XR Psychology & Cognitive Behaviors

Conference

The AR–AI interface: Exploring visual search in augmented reality for enhanced customer decision-making

Zimmermann, A., Hilken, T., Heller, J., Mahr, D., Chylinski, M., Keeling, D. I., de Ruyter, K.

2020 · 6th International AR/VR Conference (online) — Track: Consumer Behavior

Conference

Augment your forces, enlighten your customers: Augmented reality at the organizational frontline

Heller, J., Chylinski, M., de Ruyter, K., Mahr, D., Keeling, D. I.

2019 · 5th International AR/VR Conference, Munich, Germany — Track: Human Resources

Conference

Buyers better be social

Rozemeijer, F., Quintens, L., Heller, J.

2018 · Purchasing and Supply Chain Management: Fostering Innovation

Conference

The effects of inner packaging colour

van Esch, P., Heller, J.

2018 · ANZMAC, Adelaide, Australia — Abstract, Track: Food, Wine and Leisure Marketing — Best Paper Award

Conference

Augmented shopping in a socially situated context: The role of augmentation on purchase decision satisfaction in an online shopping environment

Heller, J., de Ruyter, K., Chylinski, M.

2017 · Competitive Advantages in a Digital Economy (CADE), Venice, Italy

Conference

Religious cognition in social marketing campaigns: Saviour or pariah?

van Esch, P., Northey, G., Yang, S., Heller, J.

2017 · Academy of Marketing Science World Marketing Congress, Christchurch, New Zealand — Competitive paper

Conference

The Role of Women, Sexualization and Objectification in LGBTQ Advertising

van Esch, P., Geisler, A., Kleintop, L., Northey, G., Heller, J.

2017 · Association of Consumer Research conference, San Diego, United States, 26/10/17

Conference

Augmented reality: Consumer saviour or disruptive agent in the retail power pendulum?

van Esch, P., Northey, G., Chylinski, M., de Ruyter, K., Sinha, A., Hilken, T., Heller, J.

2016 · ANZMAC, Christchurch, New Zealand — Competitive paper, Track: Retailing & Distribution

Conference

Buyers better be social: An empirical study on the impact of social media use on buyer's job performance

Heller, J., Rozemeijer, F., Quintens, L.

2016 · IPSERA Conference, Dortmund, Germany

Conference

Topology of Augmented Commerce: The State and Directions for Future Research

Heller, J., Chylinski, M., Northey, G., de Ruyter, K., Sinha, A., van Esch, P., Hilken, T., Mahr, D.

2016 · ANZMAC Conference 2016 "Marketing in a Post-Disciplinary Era" Proceedings

Conference

Reports & Other Contributions

Challenges of Automated Financial Advice: Definition and Ethical Considerations

Werf, M., Meacham, D., Brüggen, E., Hogreve, J., Heller, J., Gianni, R., Post, T.

2024 · Netspar Design Paper

Report

Die Innovation synthetischer Kundenerlebnisse: Machen ist wichtiger als Denken

Mahr, D., Heller, J., Hilken, T., Wigger, M.

2023 · transfer — Zeitschrift für Kommunikation & Markenmanagement 69 (3)

Report

Zur aktuellen und zukünftigen wirtschaftlichen Lage von Selbständigen

Heller, J., Sauer, S., Wohlrabe, K.

2023 · ifo Schnelldienst 76 (1), 39-43

ReportOpen Access

Reality re-imagined: How augmented reality redefines decision processes and consumer experiences

Heller, J.

2020 · PhD dissertation, University of New South Wales

Dissertation

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