Vassilis Charisis

Vassilis Charisis is a Professor of Creative Technologies and Associate Dean of Research and Innovation at the School of Arts and Creative Industries, Edinburgh Napier University. He holds a PhD and MPhil in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and VR/AR from the University of Glasgow and serves as a Visiting Professor at the University of Nicosia (Cyprus) and University of West Attica (Greece).

• Former roles include Professor of HCI and VR/AR at Glasgow Caledonian University
• Founder and Director of VRS Lab and VRDS Lab
• Director of Visual, Affective and Pervasive Systems (VAPS) research group

His research spans Human-Computer Interaction, Virtual/Augmented Reality, User Experience (UX), Artificial Intelligence, and Medical Simulation. With over £12.5M in research funding and 100+ publications, he focuses on:

• Automotive Engineering: AR/VR interfaces, collision avoidance systems
• Healthcare Applications: Dialysis training, telemedicine
• Consumer Electronics: UX optimization, gesture recognition

Recent publications highlight trends in XR for geriatric rehabilitation, AI-driven AR HUD systems, and IoT security frameworks. His work integrates AI, immersive environments, and user-centered design across domains.

Scientific Awards

• International awards for automotive design (FIAT, Opel)
• Professional memberships: MIET, FBCS, FRSA, FDSRI, SFHEA

He advises on PhD supervision (e.g., Kweku Bram Larbi) and contributes to advisory committees like the Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance. His projects include:

• VR Dialysis Training Systems (Kidney Research UK, NHS)
• noPILLLS in the Water (EU FP7, £7.5M)
• Collision Avoidance AR Interfaces for emergency vehicles