Andrew Dillon

Andrew Dillon is the V.M. Daniel Regents Professor in Information at The University of Texas at Austin's School of Information. He holds dual roles as Director of the National Disability Center for Student Success and Editor-in-Chief of Information & Culture. With a background in psychology (M.A., University College Cork; PhD, Loughborough University), his career includes leadership roles such as founding Director of Indiana University's Human-Computer Interaction Master's program and Dean of UT Austin's School of Information. His work bridges theory and practice in user-centered design, information behavior, and assistive technology.

Education:

• M.A. (1st class), Psychology, University College Cork
• PhD, Psychology, Loughborough University

Research focuses on advancing design methodologies for human-centered technology, with special attention to accessibility and democratic information systems. Recent projects include applying virtual reality to mental health interventions and exploring digital tools for inclusive education. He advocates for interdisciplinary approaches in information science and has secured funding from NSF, Microsoft, and IES.

Teaching: Regularly instructs doctoral writing seminars (INF 391G) and courses on user-centered design (INF 382C). Active in curriculum development for iSchool initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Leads the National Disability Center for Student Success, promoting accessible education technologies, and collaborates with the School's design research groups.