Vassilis Charissis

Prof. Vassilis Charissis is a Professor of Creative Technologies at Edinburgh Napier University and previously held a Professorship in Human-Computer Interaction at Glasgow Caledonian University. He holds a BSc from Athens University of Applied Sciences, an MPhil, and a PhD from the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and their applications in healthcare, automotive systems, and medical training. He has developed advanced VR medical simulators for dialysis training and driving simulators for automotive safety. His work includes two patents in biomimetic automotive engineering and international design awards from FIAT and Opel competitions. He leads research groups like the Virtual Reality and Simulation Laboratory (VRS Lab) and the Emerging Interaction Technologies (EIT) group. Notable achievements include the 2020 Computation Best Paper Award and collaborative projects with NHS, QinetiQ, and Thales.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) in Technology of Graphics Arts and Mechanical Engineering, Athens University of Applied Sciences
• MPhil in Advanced 2D/3D Motion Graphics and Virtual Prototyping, University of Glasgow
• PhD in Human Machine Interfaces and Head-Up Display Systems, University of Glasgow

Research Interests: Prof. Charissis specializes in VR/AR for medical training, automotive HUD systems, and intelligent transportation. His work emphasizes user experience design, HCI principles, and cross-disciplinary applications in healthcare and engineering. Recent projects include VR simulators for peritoneal dialysis training funded by Kidney Research UK and AI-driven collision avoidance systems for emergency vehicles.

Articles Trends: His publications highlight advancements in AR/VR for healthcare education, autonomous vehicle interfaces, and IoT security. The works emphasize real-world applications, such as gamified training tools and AI-enhanced driver support systems.

Awards:

• Computation 2020 Best Paper Award
• First Place in FIAT and Opel Automotive Design Competitions
• Two UK Patents for Biomimetic Vehicle Design

Advising & Grants: Supervises current and past PhD students in VR/AR and HCI. Leads projects funded by Kidney Research UK, EPSRC, ARUK, and EU FP7. His lab collaborations include NHS trusts, defense firms, and automotive industries.

Labs & Teams: Director of VRS Lab (VR Driving Simulators), VAPS Research Group (Visual Affective Technologies), and EIT Group (Emerging Interaction Tech). Develops cutting-edge systems like the VR Home Haemo-Dialysis Simulator and AI vehicle simulation environments.