Tony Tang

Tony Tang is a tenured Associate Professor at the School of Computing and Information Systems, Singapore Management University, leading the RICELab (Rethinking Interaction, Collaboration and Engagement). His research spans Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), and Ubiquitous Computing.

Previously affiliated with the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto and the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary, he has built a career focusing on technologies that enhance human-AI interaction, mixed-reality collaboration, and immersive analytics.

• Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2010, University of British Columbia), MSc in Computer Science (2005, University of Calgary), BSc in Computer Science and Psychology (2002, Simon Fraser University)

His research explores human-AI interaction (user intent expression, AI feedback), mixed reality interfaces for collaborative learning, and digital workrooms with large interactive surfaces. Recent work focuses on embodied AI agents, VR gesture design, and neurodiverse engagement in digital spaces.

Key trends in his publications include immersive analytics, haptic feedback systems, and inclusive design for marginalized user groups. His work bridges theoretical insights from HCI with practical implementations in virtual and augmented environments.

Grants & Funding:

• Current: SMU-SUTD Tier 1 Grant (S$100,000), NAVER ($1,250,000 over 5 years), Meta gift ($30,000)
• Past: SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant, NSERC Discovery Grant, GRAND NCE funding, MITACS Accelerate Program

Scientific Awards:

• NSERC Post-Doctoral Fellow (2011)
• Eyes High Doctoral Recruitment Award (University of Calgary, 2010)

Teaching & Supervision: Supervised 3 postdoctoral fellows, 26 graduate students, and 35 undergraduate students. Served as PhD Director at the University of Toronto. Developed frameworks for graduate student competencies and research proposal writing.

Service & Leadership: General Co-chair for CSCW 2022, Associate Editor for International Journal on Human-Computer Studies and HCI Journal. Held administrative roles including Associate Dean, Research at the University of Toronto (2020-2022).

Labs & Teams: Leads the RICELab, which investigates novel interaction paradigms for collaboration and engagement. Collaborated on projects involving drones, 360 video systems, and haptic proxies.