Vivian Genaro Motti

Dr. Vivian Genaro Motti is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Sciences and Technology, George Mason University (GMU), where she leads the Human-Centric Design Lab (HCD Lab). Currently on sabbatical at the University of Lisbon's LASIGE until 2025, her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Wearable Computing, and Usable Privacy. She investigates assistive smartwatches for neurodivergent adults, inclusive workplaces (NSF-funded), and smart home privacy. Her work combines participatory design, social media analytics, and qualitative analysis.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium)
• Masters in Computer Science, University of São Paulo (Brazil)
• Bachelor's in Biomedical Informatics, University of São Paulo

Research Interests: Her expertise spans assistive technologies, mHealth, privacy in IoT, and inclusive design. She emphasizes participatory methods and has led projects funded by NSF, NIDILRR, and CCI. Recent work includes the NSF-funded "FW-HTF-RL" project fostering neurodiverse workplace success through wearables.

Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including work on wearable privacy, neurodivergent support systems, and smart home technologies. Recent trends highlight AI ethics, mental health monitoring via wearables, and inclusive employment frameworks.

Awards:

• NSF Grant (2023)
• NIDILRR ACL Project Funding
• TeachAccess Award
• Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) Support

Grants & Advising: Secured over $2M in grants; advised projects on accessible chatbots and privacy controls. Collaborates with industry and academia globally, including postdoc contributions to the NSF-funded Amulet project at Clemson University.

Labs & Teams: Leads the HCD Lab, fostering interdisciplinary research in human-centric technology. Collaborates with institutions like Université catholique de Louvain and UFABC on neurodiversity and privacy initiatives.