Clifton Forlines

Clifton Forlines is a Research Professor at Northeastern University’s Portland campus, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Data Visualization, and Multi-touch Interfaces. He has extensive experience in user interface design and collaborative computing, holding leadership roles at Tactual Labs and Draper Laboratory.

He earned a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Toronto, and dual Masters degrees in Human-Computer Interaction and Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on optimizing touch and stylus interfaces, multi-user tabletop systems, and spatial-temporal data visualization.

His recent publications explore advancements in low-latency touch sensing, collaborative visual exploration, and tactile feedback efficiency. While no scientific awards are listed, his work includes 15+ patents in multi-user interactive systems and display technology.

Clifton currently advises PhD student Timothy Yim and has contributed to projects like Alice—a 3D programming environment for education. He can be contacted via cforlines@gmail.com or c.forlines@northeastern.edu.