Andrii Matviienko

Andrii Matviienko is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Computer Science specializing in Human-Computer Interaction at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. He works at the Department of Media Technology and Interaction Design (MID) within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on Extended Reality (XR) and interaction with and within immersive spaces, where he leads the Immersive Technologies Lab.

Dr. Matviienko received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Oldenburg while working at the Media Informatics and Multimedia Systems group with Susanne Boll. His academic journey includes:

• Postdoctoral researcher at the Telecooperation Lab, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany
• Research visit at the Multimodal Interaction Group, University of Glasgow (UK), working with Stephen Brewster
• Work at the Exertion Games Lab led by Florian 'Floyd' Mueller at Monash University (Australia)

His research focuses on Extended Reality (XR) and interaction with and within immersive spaces. He leads the Immersive Technologies Lab, where his team explores ways of improving users' XR experiences through novel input techniques, haptic feedback, locomotion methods, taste interfaces, simulations, and exertion games. His work particularly emphasizes cycling interfaces and safety systems for cyclists, as well as child-computer interaction and tangible interfaces. He has made significant contributions to understanding how people interact with technology in physical movement contexts, especially while cycling.

Analysis of Dr. Matviienko's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on immersive technologies with several key trends emerging. His work spans virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality applications across diverse domains including cycling safety, medical training, social interaction, and multisensory experiences. A significant portion of his research investigates novel input methods and sensory feedback in XR environments, with particular attention to how physical movement and embodiment affect user experience. His publications demonstrate growing interest in AI integration with immersive technologies, as seen in projects involving generative AI for museum experiences and human-AI interaction for dementia care.

Dr. Matviienko actively mentors students and collaborates with researchers worldwide. He encourages students interested in thesis work to reach out to him and his team. His research is supported by various grants that enable:

• Development of VR bicycle simulators and cycling safety systems
• Exploration of haptic feedback and novel input techniques in XR
• Investigation of multisensory experiences, including taste modulation
• Creation of medical simulation tools for surgical training

Dr. Matviienko leads the Immersive Technologies Lab at KTH, where his team explores ways of improving users' XR experiences via novel input techniques, haptic feedback, locomotion, taste, simulations, and exertion games. The lab collaborates with international partners including researchers from Monash University, Technical University of Darmstadt, and University of Glasgow. Current projects focus on cycling interfaces, social navigation in VR, medical simulations, and multisensory experiences that integrate audio, visual, and taste stimuli.