Julie R Williamson

Dr. Julie R Williamson is a Senior Lecturer in Computing Science at the University of Glasgow's School of Computing Science. She holds a PhD in Computing Science (Glasgow, 2012) and a BSc in Informatics from the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on human-computer interaction in public spaces, emphasizing the performative aspects of technology use and immersive technologies like VR/AR in transportation and social environments. Key interests include social interactions in virtual reality, spherical displays, and multimodal interaction design.

• Academic Role: Senior Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction
• University Affiliation: University of Glasgow
• Key Projects: ERC Consolidator Award (2023) on Future Social Interaction in XR

Her work explores how immersive technologies like VR/AR can be designed to enhance public interactions while addressing ethical and social challenges. Recent research includes studies on VR user awareness in transit environments and the social acceptability of mixed reality displays in confined spaces. She has supervised students including Andreea Caragea and Iain McLean.

Notable achievements include the ERC Consolidator Award and contributions to conferences like CHI, IMX, and ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction. Her work bridges technical innovation with social impact, particularly in transportation and public space technologies.