Bill Hamilton

Dr. Bill Hamilton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at New Mexico State University. His research focuses on live media design, online communities, and digital game culture. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Computer Interaction from Texas A&M University (2018), and has collaborated with industry partners like Microsoft Research and Motorola Mobility.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Human Computer Interaction, Texas A&M University (2018)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Texas A&M University

Research Interests: Bill explores how live media supports societal participation in education, politics, work, and play. His work employs qualitative methods like ethnographic inquiry to study collaborative digital environments. Recent projects include designing wearable interfaces for human-drone teams and analyzing YouTube’s content policies' impact on free speech.

Awards:

• 2018 Texas A&M Distinguished Graduate Research Award
• 2016 Best Paper at ACM Interactive Experiences for TV/Online Video

Advising & Grants: Mentors students like Preeti De Maurya and Cassandra Palmer, with a focus on inclusive education technologies and collaborative tools for emergency response. Active in conference organization including ACM CHI’s Games and Play Subcommittee (2019).

Labs: His research is conducted through the PlexLab, exploring playful interactions and live media systems.