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Dr. Euan Freeman is a Lecturer in the Glasgow Interactive Systems Section at the School of Computing Science, University of Glasgow. His research focuses on creating new digital experiences that leverage our sense of touch and physical capabilities through haptic interaction techniques.
His primary research interests include ultrasound haptic feedback, mid-air gesture interaction, vibrotactile feedback, and acoustic levitation. Freeman's work addresses the gap in current computing devices which have high-definition audio and visual output but fail to fully utilize our sense of touch. He has developed a vision for computing devices that take advantage of our haptic perceptual capabilities, allowing us to experience the digital world with the same richness as the physical world.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on touchless interaction techniques, particularly ultrasound haptics and mid-air gestures, with applications ranging from medical imaging to autonomous vehicle interfaces. The research spans both theoretical exploration of haptic perception and practical implementation of novel interaction techniques.
Freeman has secured significant research funding, including €60,000 from Huawei for mid-air interaction with mobile devices and €35,500 from Nokia for haptic feedback in virtual environments. He currently supervises PhD students Ross, James (working on Technology-Enhanced Skateboarding) and Waugh, Kieran (improving usability of contactless interfaces for public kiosks).
Within the University of Glasgow, Freeman serves as Deputy Programme Director for MSc CS+ and MSc IT+ programs, and teaches courses on Mobile Human-Computer Interaction, Research Methods & Techniques, and Human-Computer Interaction: Design & Evaluation. His industry collaborations include work with Huawei, Nokia, and Ultraleap, demonstrating strong connections between his academic research and practical industry applications.
