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Daragh Byrne is an Associate Teaching Professor at the Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture, with courtesy appointments in the School of Design and Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII). Previously an Assistant Research Professor at Arizona State University’s School of Arts, Media and Engineering, he manages the NSF-funded XSEAD project and leads MakeSchools, a catalog of making practices in higher education.
- PhD in Digital Media from Dublin City University (2011)
- M.Res. in Design and Evaluation of Advanced Interactive Systems from Lancaster University
- B.Sc. in Computer Applications from Dublin City University
His research explores experiential media systems through Internet of Things and tangible interaction design, focusing on how computational tools can capture human experience and enable multidisciplinary collaboration. Key projects include Sentient Concrete (thermochromic architectural surfaces) and Spooky Technology (speculative design around invisible technologies). He has developed CMU’s Designing for the Internet of Things course since 2016, creating hands-on curricula for connected product design.
Recent publications examine creative physical computing education, AI-driven documentation systems, and XR-enabled skill training. Awards include multiple CMU research grants and the CHI 2018 Best Paper Award. He actively advises PhD and Masters students in Computational Design, emphasizing human-centered design and speculative technology research.
