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Sid Fels is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Applied Science. He leads the Human Communication Technologies Laboratory and was the director of the Media and Graphics Interdisciplinary Centre (MAGIC) from 2001 to 2012. His academic rank is Professor, and he is actively involved in faculty roles without any indication of retirement or former status.
Education: BASc in Electrical Engineering (University of Waterloo, 1988), MSc and PhD in Computer Science (University of Toronto, 1990 and 1994 respectively). He has been at UBC since 1998 and was recognized as a Distinguished University Scholar in 2004.
Research Interests: Focuses on human-computer interaction, biomechanical modeling, neural networks, medical applications, speech synthesis, and interactive arts. His lab explores topics like 3D displays, surgical simulation, and vocal tract modeling. Key projects include mandibular reconstruction simulations and biomechanical modeling for speech production.
Publications: Over 150 articles, including recent works on mandibular reconstruction efficacy, AI in education, and vocal tract acoustics. Notable articles from 2025 include studies on surgical planning and chatbot-mediated critical thinking.
Awards: Distinguished University Scholar (UBC, 2004). His work bridges computer science, engineering, and biomedical applications, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary projects.
Students: Supervised over 20 graduate students, including those in biomechanical modeling, medical imaging, and human-computer interaction. Notable advisees include authors of theses on video-based learning tools and surgical simulation systems.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Human Communication Technologies Lab and co-founded MAGIC. Collaborates with clinical partners on projects like mandibular reconstruction and sleep apnea modeling.
