Benjamin Tag

Dr. Benjamin Tag is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computer Science and Engineering, UNSW Sydney, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Ubiquitous Computing, and Human-AI Interaction. His research bridges computer science, biomechanics, and cognitive psychology through physiological sensor integration.

• Education: PhD (Keio University, 2109), MA/BA (Keio University, Japan; FU Berlin)

Research focuses on adaptive systems leveraging VR/AR/XR, fatigue modeling, and digital emotion regulation. He has led open science initiatives like the global COVID-19 experience survey (2020). Keynote speaker at IEEE Pervasive Computing (2023) and guest lecturer at University of Nottingham Medical School.

Notable publications include work on cognitive bias indicators (2023) and electrodermal activity methodologies (2021). Awards span ACM CHI Honorable Mentions (2021, 2023), ACRA Fellowship (2022), and innovation prizes in Japan (2017-2018).

• Scientific Awards: Exceptional Achievements Award (2024), Higher Education Fellow (2024), etc.

Co-founded Optimal XR startup and contributed to industry collaborations. Supervises research students in context-aware systems and digital emotion regulation.