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Jessalyn Alvina is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Designing for People Research Network (DFP). She works under Joanna McGrenere and focuses on enhancing multi-device interaction through gradual learning and leveraging human motor control for rich data processing. Her research integrates human learning, interactive technology, and personalization to improve productivity and user experience across devices.
Education & Professional Background:
- PhD in 2017: INRIA Saclay and Université Paris-Saclay, advised by Wendy Mackay.
- Master's Research: LRI (in|situ Lab), advised by Caroline Appert and Olivier Chapuis.
- Research Assistant: National University of Singapore (NUS) HCI Lab, advised by Shengdong Zhao.
Research Focus: Her work emphasizes designing systems that adapt to users' evolving skills and physical capabilities. Key themes include optimizing interactions for diverse user groups, integrating motor skills into interface design, and improving task efficiency through personalized tools. She employs methods in interaction design to address challenges in multi-device environments.
Labs & Collaborations: Active in the DFP Research Network (Vancouver, Canada) and previously contributed to the NUS HCI Lab. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical HCI principles with practical, user-centered solutions.
