Chinasa Odo

Dr. Chinasa Odo is a researcher specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly focusing on User Experience (UX) in healthcare and educational contexts. Currently associated with the University of Bradford, they contribute to the EVEREST-HN project, funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), to co-design the Symptom iNput Clinical (SYNC) system. This system aims to enhance symptom reporting, early detection, and risk stratification for Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) patients through user-centered design.

Education: PhD in Computing Science from the University of Aberdeen. Previous work includes research on collaborative learning, cybersecurity in education, and adaptive learning systems.

Research Interests: UX in healthcare systems, educational technology, cybersecurity in academic settings, and personality-driven group formation in online learning environments. Their work bridges HCI with healthcare innovation and pedagogical practices.

Publications: Over 20 publications spanning UX design, collaborative learning systems, and crowdfunding in research. Recent work emphasizes healthcare IT solutions and patient-centered technology.

Grants/Funding: Lead researcher in EVEREST-HN, supported by NIHR and the International Centre for Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer. Previously explored crowdfunding mechanisms for academic research through user-centric studies.

Collaborations: Works with clinicians, patients, and stakeholders to co-design healthcare technologies. Active in interdisciplinary teams addressing oncology care and educational system challenges.