Brodrick Stigall

Brodrick Stigall is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Computer Science Department at the University of Memphis, joining in Spring 2024. He holds an MS in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology (2018). Prior to academia, he worked for ten years as a software engineer on E-Commerce teams at International Paper and AutoZone. His research focuses on voice user interfaces (VUIs), speech technologies, human-computer interaction, and computer science education, with a particular emphasis on older adult technology adoption. He currently teaches undergraduate computer science courses.

Education:

• MS in Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018

Research interests span the design and evaluation of speech-based interfaces for aging populations, accessibility challenges in VUIs, and leveraging technology to enhance social engagement among retirees. His work bridges technical innovations with user-centered design principles, aiming to improve technology accessibility for older adults.

Publications highlight trends in voice interface adoption by seniors, automated communication systems for retirees, and the intersection of artificial intelligence with exploratory data analysis tools. His work often employs systematic reviews of human factors literature to identify gaps in aging tech research.

No scientific awards have been listed. His advising and grant activities are currently unspecified, though he actively contributes to teaching and curriculum development in computer science education.