Diego Garaialde

Dr. Diego Garaialde is a Marie Curie Research Fellow (PD Level 2) at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin. His research focuses on digital interface design for behavior change, habit formation, and dual-processing decision-making frameworks. He holds a BSc in Psychology (Dublin City University), MSc in Cognitive Science (UCD), and a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction.

Research Interests:

• Behavior Change Technology
• Human-Machine Dialogue Mechanisms
• Cognitive Impact of Interface Design
• Ethical Considerations in Conversational Interfaces
• Temporal Dynamics in User Engagement

Grants:

• NeuroInsight Fellowship (Horizon Europe, 2024-2026): Investigates circadian disruption's cognitive effects through interface design interventions.

Key Research Contributions: Developed the Partner Modelling Questionnaire (PMQ), validated self-report metrics for human-machine interaction perceptions. Pioneered studies on egocentrism in human-computer dialogue, gamification reward placement effects, and interface habit formation quantification.

Labs & Teams: Active in UCD's Human-Computer Interaction research group, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects involving cognitive science and behavioral design principles.