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Marc Pomplun is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Boston, and Director of the Visual Attention Laboratory. His research focuses on analyzing, modeling, and simulating human vision through eye-tracking, cognitive modeling, and interdisciplinary applications in education, neuroscience, and human-computer interaction.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Cognitive Science (University of Bielefeld, Germany, 1998)
- Diploma Thesis in Computer Science (University of Bielefeld, 1994)
Research Interests:
Marc’s work spans visual attention, eye movements, dyslexia, human-computer interaction, and computational modeling of vision. He uses eye-tracking to study reading, memory, and visual search, and applies findings to assistive technologies and educational tools.
Publications & Trends:
His recent work includes AI-driven medical imaging for Alzheimer’s and cancer detection, gaze-based biometric identification, and adaptive learning systems for neurodiverse learners. He has published extensively in journals like Vision Research, PLoS ONE, and Journal of Vision.
Scientific Awards:
No specific awards are listed in the provided text.
Advising & Grants:
While no specific students are named, Marc has mentored numerous researchers and received funding for projects like GeoGaze, which integrates gaze data into geoscience education for neurodiverse learners.
Labs & Teams:
He directs the Visual Attention Laboratory at UMass Boston, focusing on interdisciplinary research in vision science and technology.
