Ignacio Domínguez

Ignacio Domínguez is an Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University's Department of Computer Science within the College of Engineering. He serves as Assistant Director of the Senior Design Center and specializes in human behavior modeling in virtual environments, with applications in cybersecurity, game design, and educational technology.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science (2018, NC State)
• M.S. in Computer Science (2015, NC State)
• B.S. in Informatics Engineering (2010, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello)

His research focuses on computational modeling of human decision-making in interactive systems, with interdisciplinary applications spanning:

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Experience
• Animal-Computer Interaction (Canine physiology monitoring)
• Software Engineering Education and Capstone Project Management
• Cognitive Modeling through typing and game behavior

The 15 most recent publications demonstrate expertise in flipped classroom analytics, game-based security modeling, posture classification, and educational software automation. Key trends include:

• Integration of behavioral data with security protocols
• Real-time physiological monitoring for accessibility
• Machine learning in educational contexts
• Visual and cognitive factors in virtual environments

Scientific recognition includes:

• Best Paper Honorable Mention (CHI 2016)
• Outstanding Teaching Assistant awards (2011-2014)
• Grow with Google Scholarship (2018)

He has mentored 8 undergraduate and graduate students through research projects and serves as a teaching advisor for:

• DELTA Grant-funded initiatives
• Senior Design Center operations
• NC Collaborative training portal migration