Carl Gutwin

Carl Gutwin is a Professor and Graduate Chair in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Calgary and has expertise in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), and game-related research. His work focuses on digital games, affective computing, and next-generation interfaces.

Education:

• Ph.D. Computer Science, University of Calgary (1997)
• M.Sc. Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan (1991)
• B.Sc. (Honours) in English Literature and Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan (1988)

Research Interests: Gutwin leads the Interaction Lab, exploring innovative interfaces, game design, and systems that interact with user emotions. Key areas include spatial memory interfaces, interaction techniques in virtual environments, and evaluating user experience through implicit tests.

Notable Contributions: His 2019 CHCCS Achievement Award recognizes his impact on empirical HCI research. Recent work addresses automated system pacing, speech-rate preferences, and navigation assistance effects in VR.

Labs/Teams: The Interaction Lab develops tools like WAMS (multisurface workspace API) and explores visualization techniques for genomic conservation. Media inquiries can be directed to communications@usask.ca.