Kevin Pfeil

Kevin Pfeil is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Central Florida (UCF), having joined the department in Fall 2025. Prior to UCF, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of North Florida. His professional background includes industry roles as a web developer for a municipal government and applications developer for a major aerospace company, complemented by graduate research assistant experience at UCF.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida
• M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida
• B.S. in Information Technology from the University of Central Florida

Dr. Pfeil's research focuses on Virtual and Augmented Reality, Human-Computer Interaction, Telepresence, and Computer Science Education. His work explores how immersive technologies facilitate human connection and learning, employing value-sensitive design and co-design methodologies to address ethical and practical challenges in telepresence systems. He investigates socio-technical aspects of interpersonal telepresence with emphasis on user experience and system design.

His recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on telepresence systems and virtual reality perception. Key trends include user evaluation of interpersonal telepresence, analysis of field-of-view effects on spatial perception in VR, and socio-technical considerations in wearable telepresence. His work bridges human-computer interaction with real-world applications in streaming platforms and social computing environments.

While specific advising roles and grant details are not provided, Dr. Pfeil's industry experience and academic background indicate strong integration of practical insights into computer science education. His goal is to deliver world-class instruction by connecting classroom learning with real-world technology applications.