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Michael Haller is a pioneering researcher whose work bridges human-computer interaction, mixed reality, and flexible sensor technologies. His early career focused on tangible and tabletop interfaces, where he made significant contributions to mixed-reality gaming. His most cited work, "IncreTable, a mixed reality tabletop game experience" (53 citations), introduced an innovative platform that seamlessly blends physical and virtual game pieces, allowing users to solve puzzles by placing digital domino blocks with pens and manipulating virtual terrain. This work, along with "Physical interfaces for tabletop games" (27 citations), established Haller as a key figure in interactive tabletop systems. He also developed CRISTAL, a system for controlling home appliances through touch-based interactions in living spaces (10 citations), demonstrating his interest in ubiquitous computing. More recently, Haller has expanded into flexible electronics and wearable sensors. His 2023 paper on "Permeable Thermistor Temperature Sensors Based on Porous Melamine Foam" (10 citations) showcases his ability to create biocompatible, conformable sensors for healthcare applications. His latest work, "SqueezeMe: Creating Soft Inductive Pressure Sensors with Ferromagnetic Elastomers" (2025), introduces a highly sensitive, soft pressure sensor using ferromagnetic elastomers, promising for wearable and embedded systems. With over 100 total citations, Haller’s career reflects a unique trajectory from interactive tabletop games to cutting-edge soft robotics and sensing, making him a versatile and impactful researcher in both HCI and materials science.