Jacob O. Wobbrock

Professor Jacob O. Wobbrock is affiliated with the University of Washington, where he holds a position in the Information School and a courtesy role in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. He co-founded the DUB Group and MHCI+D degree, and serves as Interim Director of the MHCI+D program. As director of the ACE Lab and Founding Co-Director Emeritus of the CREATE Center, he leads research in human-computer interaction (HCI) and accessible computing.

• Education: B.S. in Symbolic Systems (1998), M.S. in Computer Science (2000), Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction (2006)
• Research Focus: Input techniques, performance modeling, mobile and accessible computing, VR, and gesture recognition
• Awards: ACM Fellow (2021), CHI Academy (2019), NSF CAREER (2010), ICMI/ASSETS/UIST Lasting Impact Awards

His 15 most recent articles (2023-2025) explore AI-powered accessibility solutions, tactile 3D modeling, mobile reading adaptations, gesture recognition for motor impairments, and screen reader integration. These works span human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, biomedical data analysis, and inclusive design in both academic and industry contexts. Scientific honors include the SIGCHI Social Impact Award and AMiner Most Influential Scholar rankings.

As an entrepreneur, he co-founded AnswerDash (acquired by CloudEngage) and has contributed to patents and expert witness cases. His teaching and advising have produced doctoral graduates now at institutions like Harvard and CMU, though specific student names are not listed in this profile.