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Ahmed Farooq is a University Lecturer and Senior Researcher at the Tampere Unit for Computer-Human Interaction (TAUCHI), Tampere University. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and has over 20 years of experience in haptic and multimodal interaction systems. His current role combines academic teaching (e.g., HI 520 Haptic Interaction course) with advanced research in haptic mediation, wearable technologies, and AI-driven interaction systems.
- Affiliations: TAUCHI Research Group, Tampere Institute of Advanced Studies (TIAS)
- Positions: Permanent Lecturer (2024–present), TIAS Postdoctoral Fellow (2022–2024), Visiting Researcher at McGill University (2020) and Purdue University (2019–2020)
Research Interests: Haptic signal mediation, 3D-printed haptic waveguides, magnetorheological fluid actuators, AI integration in multimodal systems (e.g., TAUCHI-GPT), and applications in automotive UI, VR/XR, and food interaction systems. His work focuses on reducing driver distraction, enhancing tactile feedback in virtual environments, and developing ethical AI tools.
Key Projects: Origo Steering Wheel (German Design Award, 2021), Augmented Eating Experiences (AEE), Huawei Haptic Mediation, and TAUCHI-GPT open-source AI framework. These projects involve collaboration with industry partners like Huawei and Bentley University.
Publications: Over 60 peer-reviewed articles in top venues (ACM, IEEE, EuroHaptics) focusing on haptic actuation, multimodal interaction, and AI ethics. Recent work explores prompt injection attacks in LLMs and implantable haptic actuators.
Awards: TIAS Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022–2024), Finnish Cultural Foundation Mobility Grant (2018). His research has led to 9 patents (e.g., multifunctional haptic actuator, 2024) and 6 granted US/Japan patents.
