Alissa N. Antle

Alissa N. Antle is Professor at Simon Fraser University's School of Interactive Arts and Technology, where she directs the Tangible, Embodied, Child Interaction (TECI) Research Lab. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, her research develops interactive technologies to support children's cognitive and emotional development.

Antle's current projects include VR systems for emotion regulation, AI literacy tools, and ethical design frameworks for biowearables. Her work employs research-through-design approaches and mixed-methods evaluations, often involving vulnerable populations. She collaborates with educators, clinicians, and international partners to create technologies for literacy development, mental health support, and critical digital literacy.

Antle has received the FCAT Distinguished Researcher award and funding from SSHRC, NSERC, and CFI to support her research program in child-centered technology design.