Gitte Lindgaard

Gitte Lindgaard is a Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Monash University. Her primary research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly the intersection of aesthetics, emotion, and interactive technology design. She investigates how multimodal communication (text, visuals, sound, scent) impacts user experience and decision-making processes.

• Expertise includes user interface evaluation, sensory system integration, and cognitive limitations in technology use
• Studies the rapid judgment formation (50ms visual appeal decisions) and cross-modal effects (e.g., scent influencing judgments)
• Applies findings to educational technology (e.g., geography learning) and complex decision-making fields like medical diagnosis

Current research explores scent's impact on cognitive performance and music's emotional influence. Her work emphasizes creating emotionally engaging interfaces beyond basic usability standards.