Orland Hoeber

Dr. Orland Hoeber is a Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Regina. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Regina, and his research focuses on developing visual and interactive tools for information exploration in digital libraries and mobile search environments. His work bridges information retrieval, human-computer interaction, and data visualization to support complex search tasks.

Education:

• Ph.D. Computer Science, University of Regina (2007)
• M.Sc. Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan
• B.Sc. Mathematics, University of Saskatchewan

Dr. Hoeber's research examines how people interact with information systems, with particular emphasis on visual interfaces that support exploratory search behaviors. His lab investigates novel approaches to representing search results, understanding mobile search interruptions, and analyzing social media data for sport analytics. Recent work explores cross-device search patterns in academic contexts and interface designs that facilitate serendipitous discovery.

His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on human-centered approaches to information system design, with recent work examining multimodal evaluation techniques and search behavior in digital humanities. Article keywords frequently include information retrieval, visualization, and interactive systems, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach.

Dr. Hoeber actively mentors graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in his research group, supervising projects on exploratory search behavior, information visualization, and user interface evaluation. He has served as Associate Head (Graduate) and currently leads the Department of Computer Science.