جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Anusha Withanaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Ubiquitous Computing
• Haptic Interfaces
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anusha Withana is a Lecturer at the School of Information Technologies , University of Sydney , Australia, where she leads research in the Cardiovascular Initiative (CVI) as EMCR (Early-Mid Career Researcher) lead. Previously, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics and Saarland Informatics Campus , Germany. Her research focuses on Blended Interfaces —systems that are ubiquitous , environmentally integrated , and leverage natural affordances . She investigates design factors like interactivity in personal and shared spaces modalities (haptics, sonification) social acceptance of interfaces and technical factors such as reusability energy efficiency technology appropriation . Recent publications highlight advancements in on-skin tactile output (Tacttoo), gesture sensing (waveSense), and energy-efficient interactive surfaces (Multi-Touch Skin). Her work emphasizes thin , feel-through , and shallow-depth interaction for wearables and full-body haptics. Anusha currently advises PhD student Nisal and has secured a Faculty Equipment Grant to establish a FabLab at the University of Sydney. She actively contributes to academic service as a PC member for conferences like ACM UIST and SIGGRAPH Asia .

• Visualization
• Computer Graphics
• Augmented Reality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael Sedlmair is a Professor at the University of Stuttgart's VISUS (Visualization Research Center). His research focuses on visualization, augmented reality, and immersive analytics. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (2010). Affiliations: Department of Computer Science, University of Stuttgart Research interests span: Augmented Reality applications in collaboration and industry Immersive analytics and spatial data visualization Human-computer interaction in AR/VR contexts His work emphasizes practical applications such as human-robot collaboration, medical simulations, and molecular visualization. Over 200+ publications since 2008 highlight contributions to visualization theory and tool development.

• Haptics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Acoustic Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yasutoshi Makino is a researcher specializing in ultrasound-based haptics, tactile feedback systems, and human-computer interaction. He has collaborated extensively with Hiroyuki Shinoda and other colleagues, focusing on mid-air haptic displays, noncontact object manipulation, and sensory reproduction. Research Interests Makino's work explores the intersection of acoustics, neuroscience, and engineering to create immersive tactile experiences without physical contact. His innovations include ultrasound-driven actuation mechanisms, thermal sensation rendering, and real-time human motion prediction for robotic systems. Recent Publications The 15 most recent articles highlight advancements in airborne ultrasound tactile displays, texture synthesis via GANs, and applications in guide dog training analysis, virtual reality, and interactive robotics. Key themes include dynamic pressure control , multi-stimulus integration , and low-latency systems . Collaborations Co-authored with Masahiro Fujiwara (43 papers) Collaborated with Hiroyuki Shinoda (145 papers) Worked with Shun Suzuki, Takaaki Kamigaki, and Ryoya Onishi on thermal and mechanical haptic feedback systems.

Ravin Balakrishnanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Interactive Computer Graphics
• Information and Communications Technology for Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ravin Balakrishnan is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, where he co-directs the Dynamic Graphics Project (DGP) laboratory. He served as department chair from 2015-2019 and holds a Canada Research Chair in Human-Computer Interaction. His research focuses on developing novel interaction techniques for emerging technologies. His primary research interests include: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with emphasis on gesture recognition and tangible interfaces Interactive computer graphics and 3D interaction techniques Information and communications technology for developing regions Novel input devices and interaction paradigms for VR/AR systems Balakrishnan's recent publications demonstrate strong focus on multimodal interaction systems, with recurring themes in haptic feedback, gesture-based controls, VR/AR interfaces, and mobile interaction techniques. His work frequently bridges theoretical models with practical applications in real-world systems. His significant honors include: Elected to ACM CHI Academy (2011) Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (2007) Canadian Human Computer Communications Society Achievement Award (2020) Multiple best paper awards at top HCI conferences (CHI, UIST, CSCW) Balakrishnan has advised over 40 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, maintaining an active research group at the Dynamic Graphics Project lab. His work has been supported by grants from NSERC, SSHRC, and industrial partners, with research commercialized through several startups including Bump Technologies (acquired by Google). He collaborates internationally with research labs including Microsoft Research, INRIA, and Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, and has served as program chair for major conferences including ACM UIST and Graphics Interface.

• Data Visualization
• Visual Perception
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Colin Ware is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of New Hampshire. He directs the Data Visualization Research Laboratory and has established himself as a leading researcher in data and information visualization with a strong focus on the perceptual and cognitive aspects of visual representation. His work bridges computer science, cognitive psychology, and design principles to create more effective visualization techniques. Ware's primary research interests center around how humans perceive visual information and how this knowledge can be applied to create more effective data visualizations. His work spans several key areas including color theory and colormap design, 3D visualization techniques, flow visualization, uncertainty representation, and the cognitive processes involved in visual thinking. He has made significant contributions to understanding how stereoscopic and motion cues affect depth perception in 3D visualizations, and how to design visual representations that align with human perceptual capabilities. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on colormap design and evaluation, with numerous papers examining how different color mapping approaches affect feature detection and discrimination. His work increasingly incorporates perceptual modeling and crowdsourced evaluation methods to develop evidence-based visualization design guidelines. He has also maintained a consistent research thread on 3D flow visualization techniques, particularly for scientific applications in oceanography and meteorology. Ware has been instrumental in developing the theoretical foundations of information visualization as a discipline that integrates cognitive science with practical design. His influential book 'Information Visualization: Perception for Design' has become a standard reference in the field, emphasizing the importance of understanding human perception when creating effective visual representations of data. Throughout his career, Ware has mentored numerous graduate students who have gone on to become researchers in visualization and human-computer interaction. His collaborative approach is evident in his extensive publication record, which includes work with researchers across multiple disciplines including oceanography, meteorology, and cognitive science. His laboratory has developed several innovative visualization techniques including the 'Hairy Slices' method for 3D flow visualization, various approaches to representing uncertainty in geospatial data, and novel techniques for designing effective colormaps for scientific visualization. His current research continues to push the boundaries of how we understand and apply perceptual principles to visualization design problems.

Sebastian Hueberمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Mobile Computing
• Augmented Reality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sebastian Hueber is an alumnus of RWTH Aachen University's Media Computing Group, where he served as a research assistant from 2018 to 2024. He holds a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) focusing on facial tracking for mobile interactions. His research bridges novel interaction methods, AR systems, and user-centric design. He also taught iOS development and HCI courses, emphasizing Swift and mobile application design. Education: PhD (2024), M.Sc. (2018), B.Sc. (2015) in Computer Science from RWTH Aachen. Research Areas: Mobile Interaction, Gaze Tracking, Gesture Recognition, AR Rendering. He developed multiple industry software projects, including museum guides and AR apps. His work earned the Best Late-Breaking Work at MobileHCI 2023. Supervised 11 students on topics ranging from AR optimization to distraction-minimizing notifications.

Volker Rothمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Science
• Information Security
• Applied Cryptography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Volker Roth is a Professor in Computer Science at Freie Universität Berlin, heading the Secure Identity Research Group since 2009. He has held positions as Senior Researcher at FXPAL (Palo Alto), Visiting Professor at the Peter Kiewit Institute (University of Nebraska at Omaha), CTO of OGM Laboratories (Omaha), Senior Researcher and Deputy Department Head at Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, and Postdoc at ICSI (Berkeley). He earned his Dr.-Ing. and Dipl.-Inform. from Technische Hochschule Darmstadt. Education: Dr.-Ing. (PhD), Dipl.-Inform. (M.Sc.) in Computer Science from TU Darmstadt His research focuses on privacy and security in information systems , emphasizing the psychological acceptability of security mechanisms . Key themes include applied cryptography , human-computer authentication , and usable security . He designs security mechanisms that are simple but effective and function without a common root of trust. His recent work analyzes email encryption adoption over 27 years (81M+ emails) and explores cryptocurrency wallet usability , touch authentication , and shoulder surfing defenses . He has developed privacy-preserving data collection pipelines and contributed to standards in key management, email security, and mobile authentication. Scientific awards include: Best Paper at MobileHCI 2016 Honorary Mention at CHI 2021 INI-GraphicsNet Best System Paper Award 2006 Best Student Paper at NSDI 2004 Volker Roth teaches computer science and leads research in secure identity systems. His consultation hours are Tuesdays at 18h via Webex, with contact details available on his personal page .

Katherine J. Kuchenbeckerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Haptics
• Robotics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katherine J. Kuchenbecker is the Director of the Haptic Intelligence Department at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart, Germany, and an Honorary Professor at the University of Stuttgart. She previously held a tenured position as an Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on haptic interfaces and sensing systems, enabling users to interact with virtual and distant objects through touch. She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and completed postdoctoral research at Johns Hopkins University. Her academic journey includes leadership roles such as co-chair of the IEEE Technical Committee on Haptics and associate editorships for major conferences. She has received numerous awards, including the NSF CAREER Award (2009), IEEE Academic Early Career Award (2012), and elevation to IEEE Fellow (2021). Her work spans applications in medical robotics, teleoperation, and human-robot interaction. Kuchenbecker’s research emphasizes translating haptic technology into real-world applications, such as surgical training, tactile feedback in virtual environments, and assistive devices. Her team’s contributions include innovations in wearable haptic devices and tactile sensing for robots. She frequently delivers keynote addresses and chairs international conferences, furthering the field’s global impact. Her publications highlight advancements in haptic feedback systems, surgical robotics, and biomimetic sensors. She also advocates for diversity and leadership in academia, serving as Spokesperson for the International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems since 2017.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• 3D User Interfaces
• Gesture Recognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ravin Balakrishnan is a leading figure in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Toronto, Canada. With over 163 publications from 1994-2023, his work spans 3D interfaces , gesture recognition , mobile computing , and collaborative systems . He received the CHCCS 2020 Achievement Award for his contributions. Key research areas: Human-Computer Interaction, 3D User Interfaces, Tactile Displays, Mobile Computing Major awards: CHCCS 2020 Achievement Award Collaborators: Tovi Grossman, Daniel Wigdor, Karan Singh Publication Trends (2023-2006): 2023: Interactive camera robots for video capture 2022: Swarm robotics for physical demonstrations 2021: Drone tour interfaces and VR navigation 2020: Telepresence drones and volumetric displays 2019: Multimedia education tools 2016: Dual-screen interaction and tactile feedback 2011: Curve sketching and children's interfaces 2008: Spherical displays and tactile widgets 2006: Volumetric display techniques His work bridges academic research with real-world applications in education, accessibility, and collaborative environments. Publications in top venues like CHI, UIST, and ACM Transactions demonstrate sustained impact in interaction design.

Simon Völkerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Ubiquitous Computing
• Touch Input Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Simon Völker is the Head of the Study Center Computer Science at RWTH Aachen University and an Affiliated Researcher at the Media Computing Group. He holds a Ph.D. (2016) and a Diploma (2010) in Computer Science from RWTH Aachen University. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), including ubiquitous computing, touch input systems, interactive surfaces, and tangible user interfaces. He has coordinated roles in university governance, including leading the Examination Board for Computer Science and teaching courses like the Game Development Lab and Introduction to Computer Science. His work spans over 50 publications in top venues like CHI, UIST, and SUI, with notable awards such as the CHI 2018 Honorable Mention and ITS 2011 Best Note Award. He advises students on bachelor/master theses in HCI and contributes to innovations in AR, wearable interfaces, and educational tools like Flowboard. Key projects include GazeConduits (cross-device collaboration), Springlets (on-skin tactile interfaces), and FabricFaces (textile-3D hybrid fabrication). His work bridges academic research with practical applications in education, robotics, and manufacturing.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Wearable Technology
• Mobile Computing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christian Winkler is a researcher in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at the University of Ulm's Department of Human-Computer Interaction. He focuses on wearable technologies, mobile VR systems, and innovative projection-based interfaces. His work emphasizes secure mobile interactions, context-aware pervasive systems, and nomadic computing solutions. Education: B.Sc. Media Informatics & Design (2007), Bielefeld University M.Sc. Applied Computer Science - Systems Engineering (2010), University of Duisburg-Essen PhD in Computer Science (2016), University of Ulm Research Interests: Wearable interfaces, mobile interaction design, secure authentication systems, and augmented reality applications. Projects include PocketThumb (wearable eyewear control), FaceTouch (VR HMD touch interaction), and Glass Unlock (privacy-preserving smartphone unlocking). Key Publications: Recent works focus on spatial interaction in moving vehicles (CHI 2025), cursorless pointing techniques (2018), and wearable dual-sided touch interfaces (IMWUT 2017). His 2014 AMP-D project received an Honorable Mention at CHI. Awards: Best Note Award at ITS 2013 (Penbook project) CHI 2014 Honorable Mention for Ambient Mobile Pervasive Display Teaching & Advising: Supervised over 15 student theses on topics like projector phones, hospital workflows, and augmented reality. Taught courses in Pervasive Computing and Mobile HCI at University of Ulm. Labs & Teams: Core contributor to the HCI Group, exploring future interaction paradigms through projects like Hover Pad (self-actuated displays) and UbiBeam (home projector systems). Active in program committees for CHI and Mobile HCI conferences.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Harald Reiterer is a researcher affiliated with the University of Konstanz , Germany. His work spans Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , Augmented Reality (AR) , Virtual Reality (VR) , and Mobile Health over three decades. Key Research Areas : Cognitive workload measurement, collaborative immersive analytics, spatial memory in AR/VR, hybrid user interfaces, persuasive technology for health behavior change. Scientific Contributions include designing AR/VR systems for collaborative workflows, evaluating ergonomic patient transfers, and developing tools for visualizing spatio-temporal data. His recent work focuses on haptic props for AR, cognitive load assessment via eye tracking, and multimodal feedback in VR cockpits. Publication Trends : 15+ recent papers on AR/VR interaction techniques, mixed reality visualization, and health-focused digital interventions.

• Augmented Reality
• Mixed Reality
• Sensor Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicole Huber is a researcher at the Chair for Computer Aided Medical Procedures & Augmented Reality at Technische Universität München (TUM), affiliated with the Institute for Informatics I16. Her work focuses on augmented reality systems, sensor networks, and human-computer interaction. Broad research areas: Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Sensor Networks, Human-Computer Interaction Key projects: Gestyboard, SensorVis, OST Rift, Parasitic Tracking Research trends from her publications reveal expertise in temporal calibration , multisensor tracking , mobile AR , input device design , and ubiquitous tracking environments . She has contributed to 3D visualization, gesture recognition, and RFID-based location computing. Scientific award: Best short paper award at 11th Symposium on Virtual and Augmented Reality (SVR), Porto Alegre, Brazil, May 2009 Teaching includes courses like "Medical Augmented Reality" and "Computer Aided Medical Procedures" at TUM. She has advised numerous publications and projects in AR systems.

Raf Ramakersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Fabrication
• Physical Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. dr. Raf Ramakers is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at Hasselt University in Belgium, affiliated with the research institute Expertise Centre for Digital Media (EDM). His research and teaching focus on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly novel software and hardware tools for ubiquitous computing devices, physical computing, and digital fabrication. Education highlights include: Ph.D. in Human Computer Interaction from Hasselt University (2016) Master in Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction (Magna Cum Laude) from Hasselt University (2012) Bachelor in Computer Science (Cum Laude) from Hasselt University (2010) His interdisciplinary research spans computer science, electrical engineering, media design, and material science, focusing on creating tools that facilitate making ubiquitous computing devices. Key areas include sensor-based systems, digital fabrication machinery, and physical interface design. Notable scientific awards: FWO IBM Innovation Award (2017) FWO Nokia Bell Scientific Prize (2017) CHI2016 Best Paper Honorable Mention 2nd Place UIST Student Innovation Contest (2013) He actively mentors PhD candidates and students, with research groups focusing on HCI and digital fabrication. His lab develops innovative tools bridging digital and physical interactions, resulting in numerous publications and patents.

• Accessibility
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Assistive Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shiri Azenkot is an academic researcher with significant contributions to accessibility and human-computer interaction, evidenced by 93 publications, an h-index of 32, and over 3,423 citations. Her work focuses on creating inclusive technology solutions for people with visual impairments through rigorous empirical studies and user-centered design. Her research spans multiple critical areas including non-visual touchscreen interaction, assistive technologies for low-vision users, and accessibility in social media and transportation systems. Key themes include developing secure authentication methods like PassChords, vision enhancement systems like ForeSee, and studying speech input efficiency for blind mobile users. Her work consistently bridges theoretical HCI principles with practical implementations that address real-world barriers faced by visually impaired populations. Analysis of her publication trends reveals a sustained focus on participatory design approaches and empirical validation with target user groups. Her research demonstrates how accessibility innovations often benefit broader user populations while specifically empowering people with disabilities through technologies that enhance independence, safety, and social inclusion in digital and physical environments.