معرفی
Paul Taele is an Instructional Assistant Professor and Deputy Lab Director in the Sketch Recognition Lab at Texas A&M University's Department of Computer Science & Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. (2019), M.S. (2010), and dual B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin (2006). His research focuses on sketch recognition, haptics, and intelligent interfaces for education and accessibility, with notable work in mid-air gesture recognition, educational sketching tools, and assistive technologies for disabilities. He has contributed to projects like Kanji Workbook, Hashigo, and HaptiMoto, and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles across venues like CHI, IUI, and AAAI. Taele has received awards including the NSF Student Travel Grant (2014) and Ford Foundation Honorable Mention (2015). He teaches courses in capstone design, programming, and sketch recognition, and mentors students across all academic levels through strict eligibility criteria for research collaborations.
Education:
- Ph.D. Computer Science, Texas A&M University (2019)
- M.S. Computer Science, Texas A&M University (2010)
- B.S. Computer Science & Mathematics, University of Texas at Austin (2006)
- Concentration in Mandarin Chinese, National Chengchi University (2007)
Research Interests:
Taele's work bridges HCI and AI to create accessible educational interfaces. His projects emphasize:
- Sketch Recognition: Developing algorithms for mid-air gestures, children's developmental assessments, and language learning
- Accessibility: Haptic systems for visually impaired learners and algebra education
- Educational Tech: Intelligent tutoring systems for music, math, and East Asian languages
Awards & Grants:
- EAAI-20 Travel Grant (2020)
- Ford Foundation Dissertation Honorable Mention (2015)
- NSF East Asia-Pacific Summer Institutes (2013, 2012)
- Royce E. Wisenbaker Fellowship (2009)
Lab & Teams:
Director of the Sketch Recognition Lab (SRL) and collaborator with global institutions like Singapore Management University and National Taiwan University. Active in organizing workshops like SketchRec at IUI conferences.
