Andrew Monk

Andrew Monk is Professor of Psychology at York University and Director of the Centre for Usability and Human-Computer Interaction Research (CUHTec). His research focuses on technology to support older adults' independence, including banking systems for individuals over 80, assistive technology for dementia care, and mainstream usability solutions. He has held leadership roles in the British HCI Group (Chair: 1997-2001) and the ACM Sig CHI community (ACM CHI Academy, 2005).

• Current affiliation: York University (Psychology Department)
• Leadership: Director of CUHTec

Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with emphasis on lightweight usability methods, secure delegation in digital payments, multimodal communication systems, and adaptive designs for aging populations.

Publication Trends: His work spans 25+ years, showing sustained focus on user-centered design challenges from early hypertext systems (1989) to modern socio-technical frameworks for financial delegation (2014). Key themes include accessibility, security, and cognitive support through technology.

• Scientific Recognition
  • Fellow of the British Computer Society
  • ACM CHI Academy member (2005)

Labs & Teams: As Director of CUHTec, he leads interdisciplinary research initiatives combining psychology and computing science to address real-world technological challenges.