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Nick Taylor is a Senior Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction, focusing on the intersection of design, technology, and society. He explores the impact of emerging technologies and practices, particularly in public spaces and the Internet of Things, using participatory methods like speculative design and real-world deployments. His current affiliation is with Newcastle University.
His research emphasizes harnessing technology for civic engagement, DIY/maker approaches, and designing systems for healthier human-technology relationships. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Lancaster University and has previously worked at the University of Dundee and Northumbria University in design schools.
The 2023 article 'U-Sense' highlights his work on integrating human observations into smart campus incident reporting systems, analyzing task design, participation motives, and system resilience. Key subfields include situational awareness, crowdsourcing, smart buildings, and user-centric prototyping.
