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Dr Matthew Pointon is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Information Sciences at Northumbria University. He specializes in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Mobile Computing, and Information Science, focusing on user experience, accessibility, and contextual interaction. He leads the HCI/UX laboratory, supporting enterprise collaborations and regional industries. Pointon holds a Professional Doctorate from Northumbria University (2017), an MSc in Information Science (2002), and a BSc in Information Management (1999). His research explores mobile search behavior, misinformation effects, and healthcare simulations using eye-tracking technology. He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and actively seeks PhD students. Collaborations include projects in medical education, fall risk assessment, and wilderness technology use.
- Education:
- PhD in Information Science, Northumbria University (2015–2017)
- MSc in Information Science, Northumbria University (2001–2002)
- BSc (Hons) in Information Management, Northumbria University (1999)
- Research Interests: HCI, Mobile Computing, Information Retrieval, Accessibility, User Behavior Analysis, and Healthcare Technology.
His recent work spans healthcare visual attention studies, mobile search interruptions, and fall risk assessment using IMU data. He advocates for information discernment in digital literacy and has contributed to grant-funded collaborative projects in IS, HCI, and IR fields.
