Andrew Cunningham

Dr. Andrew Cunningham is a Senior Lecturer at the University of South Australia's UniSA STEM division and co-director of the Wearable Computer Lab within the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE). His research focuses on human-computer interaction, immersive analytics, and data visualization through virtual/augmented reality technologies.

• Current Research Degree Coordinator at UniSA (2025)
• Led commercialization of LogAR and CADET tools
• Recipient of AIIA iAward and multiple CHI accolades

His work bridges theoretical and applied research with projects involving:

• Immersive analytics for metabolic pathway visualization (with CSIRO)
• ImAxes - a VR system for multivariate data exploration
• VR-based training tools for mill safety (MillSkillsVR) and drill rigs (RoXplorer)
• Deceptive design patterns in digital interfaces
• Parametric architectural design interfaces in VR

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in:

• Encoding data into physical properties (roughness, spatial features)
• Collaborative VR data analysis frameworks
• Immersive storytelling techniques
• Human factors in AR/VR environments

Scientific awards include:

• 2025 CHI Best Paper Honourable Mention
• 2024 MinEx CRC Technology Award
• 2024 CHI Best Paper Honourable Mention
• South Australian AIIA iAward (2016)

Dr. Cunningham supervises PhD students and contributes to:

• Game design course instruction
• ARC grants DP220101595
• Open-source toolkit development (CADET)