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Lynne Hall is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science within the School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies at the University of Sunderland. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Professor Hall has established herself as a leading researcher in human-computer interaction, particularly focusing on child-computer interaction, serious games, and virtual environments for educational purposes.
Her research interests center on social and emotional learning through technology, empathic agents, bullying intervention systems, and cultural sensitivity in educational technologies. Professor Hall has pioneered work in developing virtual environments and serious games that address critical social issues including child mental health, bullying prevention, and cultural understanding. She has extensively researched methods for engaging children in the design and evaluation of interactive technologies, developing specialized techniques appropriate for young users.
Professor Hall's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on creating technologies that promote social and emotional development in children. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with psychologists, educators, and domain specialists to create evidence-based interventions. Her research has evolved from early work on virtual anti-bullying interventions like the FearNot! system to more recent projects addressing child suicide prevention in Japan and transformative learning during the pandemic.
Her leadership in the field is evident through her numerous publications in top-tier journals including the International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction, Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Education, and IEEE Transactions. Professor Hall has also contributed significantly to methodological advances in evaluating technologies with children, developing approaches like the 'Five Degrees of Happiness' smiley face Likert scales.
Professor Hall has been actively involved in third stream activities, exploring university-industry collaboration and knowledge exchange, as evidenced by her publications on academic engagement with SMEs and third stream activities. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications that address real-world challenges in education and social development.
