Martin Maguire

Dr. Martin Maguire is a Lecturer and Research Fellow at Loughborough University's School of Design and Creative Arts, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), usability engineering, and ergonomics. His work focuses on designing accessible interactive systems for older adults, people with disabilities, and inexperienced users, with notable contributions to EU projects like MUSiC (usability evaluation tools) and RESPECT (user requirements analysis). He has also explored smart home technologies, healthcare systems, and digital banking interfaces.

Education: BSc from Loughborough University and a PhD from Leicester Polytechnic on user interface design for novice users. His research extends to kitchen usability for aging populations, patient-doctor communication, and the impact of commuting on older workers through the New Dynamics of Ageing programme.

Teaching: He designs modules on HCI, usability testing, user-experience design, and human factors research methods. Active in supervising PhD, postgraduate, and undergraduate research projects, with examiner roles at London Metropolitan University.

Key contributions include frameworks for user requirements analysis, gamification in e-wallets, and accessibility guidelines for smart home devices. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in healthcare, education, and technology accessibility.