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Regine Gilbert holds dual roles as an Industry Assistant Professor and James Weldon Johnson Professor at the Department of Technology, Culture, and Society within NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Her work bridges academia and industry through research focused on digital accessibility, inclusive design, and immersive technologies. She actively contributes to advancing accessibility standards in emerging media and technology sectors.
Her research emphasizes creating universally accessible digital environments, with a particular focus on applying inclusive design principles to virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and other immersive experiences. Dr. Gilbert’s expertise spans compliance with accessibility standards like WCAG 2.1, user-centered design methodologies, and the ethical implications of technology adoption.
In 2019, she authored Inclusive Design for a Digital World, a foundational text on accessibility practices. She is also collaborating on an upcoming book Human Spatial Computing with Doug North Cook, scheduled for 2025. Her work has been featured in media outlets like Forbes and Medium, reflecting her role as a thought leader in accessibility innovation.
Key achievements include her James Weldon Johnson Professorship appointment and leadership in NYU Tandon’s efforts to integrate accessibility into technology curricula. Her speaking engagements at institutions like Stanford University and global conferences highlight her commitment to disseminating inclusive design knowledge.
