J. Blustein

J. Blustein is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University, with a cross-appointment in the School of Information Management, Faculty of Management. His research centers on improving how people interact with and make sense of digital information, particularly through human-computer interaction, visualization, and web-based systems.

Research Interests: Dr. Blustein's work spans several interconnected domains including human-computer interaction, hypertext, digital libraries, annotation systems, text analytics, e-learning, and information seeking behaviors. He emphasizes interdisciplinary and collaborative research, often conducted through the HAIKU research group, aiming to enhance user understanding and engagement with digital content.

Publication Trends: His scholarly output reflects a sustained focus on how users annotate, organize, and derive meaning from digital texts. From early work on personal glossaries on the web to field studies on marginal annotation, his research explores the cognitive and practical aspects of sensemaking in digital environments, contributing significantly to web science and digital library design.

Honors and Funding:

• Funding support from CFI, NSERC, and SSHRC
• Cross-appointed Associate Professor, School of Information Management

Advising and Grants: Dr. Blustein is actively involved in research mentorship and has secured competitive research funding from major Canadian agencies. While specific advisees are not listed, he indicates that fellowship opportunities are available, suggesting ongoing student supervision and research team development.

Labs and Research Groups: He is associated with the HAIKU research group, which serves as the primary vehicle for his interdisciplinary research initiatives in information interaction and user-centered systems.