Iona Ferguson

Dr. Iona Ferguson is a Lecturer in Immersive Systems Design at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), specializing in the intersection of technology, education, and accessibility. She teaches coding, games design, audio engineering, and augmented reality, blending academic rigor with practical industry insights.

Her educational background includes a PhD in psychoacoustics and haptics from the University of Glasgow, preceded by undergraduate studies in computer science at Aberdeen. Prior to joining GSA in 2022 as a Research Associate, she worked at Glasgow Royal Infirmary’s Hearing Sciences Unit and held roles in Human-Computer Interaction.

Research interests focus on serious games for cybersecurity education, haptic feedback systems, and accessibility technologies. She pioneered methodologies like the 'Serious Slow Game Jam' to enhance collaborative design processes in educational contexts. Her work intersects disciplines such as game design, sensory interaction, and medical rehabilitation.

Publications highlight innovative approaches to cybersecurity training, interdisciplinary collaboration in game development, and tactile interfaces for accessibility. Though no formal awards are listed, her contributions to immersive systems design and inclusive technologies reflect significant scholarly impact.

Her teaching and research emphasize bridging technical proficiency with human-centered design principles, particularly in creating accessible and engaging educational tools.