Edward Lank was a Professor at the Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo, and held an Inria International Research Chair at Inria Lille-Nord Europe (2019–2023). His research focused on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), including intelligent user interfaces, mobile/multi-touch interaction, gesture recognition, and mathematical software design. He earned a BSc from the University of Prince Edward Island and a PhD from Queen's University. Research Highlights: Pioneered work on gesture-based interaction, including MathBrush for mathematical expression recognition. Explored large-display interaction, powerwall design, and mass user engagement with public displays. Investigated kinematics of user input, endpoint prediction, and mode inference in interfaces. Collaborated on persuasive technology for energy demand management and health-related serious games. Awards & Recognition: National Science Foundation Career Award (2004) Best of CHI Nominee (2008) Inria International Research Chair (2019–2023) Grants & Funding: Supported by Google, NSERC, GRAND NCE, and the ORF Program. His research addressed challenges in wearable tech, VR/AR, and sustainable HCI practices. Legacy: Edward Lank passed away on March 21, 2022. His contributions to HCI, including foundational work on gesture recognition and user-centered design, continue to influence the field. His courses, such as CS 889 (HCI Seminar) and CS 449 (HCI Fundamentals), emphasized user-centered design and empirical methods.









