Dylan Gaines

Dylan Gaines is a Research Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Michigan Technological University (MTU), affiliated with the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC). He holds a PhD, MS, and BS in Computer Science from MTU (2023, 2021, 2019). His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Accessible Computing, with an emphasis on Ambiguous Text Input and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI). He is a core member of the Consortium for Accessible Multimodal Brain-Body Interfaces (CAMBI), advancing assistive technologies for users with disabilities.

Dr. Gaines has secured significant funding, including a $40K Michigan Tech Research Excellence Fund (2024) for Ambiguous Text Entry in BCI systems. His work has been recognized by awards such as the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2020). His research spans innovations in non-visual text entry, EEG-based interfaces, and improving accessibility through adaptive input systems.

His recent articles explore multimodal typing interfaces combining EEG and switch input, character prediction with large language models, and perceptual studies for users with visual impairments. These contributions highlight his dedication to making computing more inclusive and efficient for diverse populations.

• Awards: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2020)
• Grants: Michigan Tech Research Excellence Fund (2024, PI)
• Labs/Teams: Consortium for Accessible Multimodal Brain-Body Interfaces (CAMBI)