جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Danielle Szafirمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Visualization
• Computer Graphics
• Cognitive Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Danielle Szafir is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, leading the UNC/CU VisuaLab. Her research bridges visualization, computer graphics, and cognitive science, focusing on human-computer interaction, color science, and accessible data representation. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has taught courses such as COMP 790/590-173 (Information Visualization) and ATLS 5519 (Research Methods). Her work is supported by grants from NSF, NIH, and the U.S. Air Force. Research interests include Human-AI collaboration in analytics Cognitive accessibility in visualizations Immersive analytics for AR/VR Color encoding models Recent grants include a State of the States award (2024) to advance cognitively accessible visualization. She has advised students like Sophia Lin (Honors thesis, 2024) and postdocs such as Ghulam Quadri (now at OU). Key awards include the Best Paper Award (IEEE VIS 2017) and NSF CAREER funding (2021). Her lab develops tools like Cieran (color map design) and PD-Insighter (health analytics). Collaborations span genomics, bioinformatics, and psychology.

• Augmented Reality
• Game Technology
• Medical Imaging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fabio Zünd is a Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science, ETH Zurich, affiliated with the Game Technology Center (GTC). He is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and can be reached at fabio.zund@inf.ethz.ch . His work focuses on innovative applications of Augmented Reality (AR), Game Technology, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), with notable contributions to medical AR integration, facial image anonymization, and interactive storytelling systems. Research interests include AR-driven medical education, personalized clinical imaging tools, and the development of immersive technologies that bridge real and virtual worlds. His projects often address challenges in user-centered design, such as scent-based gaming interfaces and emotion-aware interaction techniques. Recent work highlights include the VerA system for clinical facial image anonymization, scent prediction in video games, and latent diffusion models for art generation. He explores interdisciplinary applications in healthcare, education, and entertainment through collaborations with institutions like the ETH Library and industry partners. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided information. His advising record remains unspecified, though he contributes to ETH’s educational programs through courses like the Seminar on Game Technology . Ongoing projects involve the Game Technology Center’s exploration of tangible interaction systems and wearable input devices such as the DigiGlo glove technology.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• User-Centered Design
• Healthcare Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yngve Dahl is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering and Information Technology at NTNU. His research focuses on Human-Machine Interaction (HMI), with a strong emphasis on user-centered design, participatory design, and healthcare technology. He holds a PhD in computer science from NTNU and is affiliated with the Information Systems and System Development research group. His academic journey includes extensive contributions to healthcare IT, welfare technology, and assistive systems. Notable research areas include the design of interactive technologies for elderly care, telehealth systems, and exergames to promote physical activity. He has supervised numerous master’s and PhD students, fostering innovation in fields like participatory design methodologies and usability assessments in clinical settings. Publications highlight Dahl’s interdisciplinary work, including studies on scaling participatory design, facilitation practices in large IT projects, and the integration of technology in audiological consultations. His research often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementations, addressing challenges such as ethical considerations in healthcare technology and user involvement in asymmetric stakeholder environments. Key projects include developing GPS solutions for dementia care, sensor-enhanced emergency response systems, and tangible interfaces for physiotherapy. Dahl’s work frequently emphasizes stakeholder perspectives, ensuring technologies align with user needs and societal values.

Tilde Bekkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Interaction Design
• Playful Learning
• Tangible Interfaces
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Tilde Bekker is Full Professor of Digital Technologies for Playfulness and Motivation at Eindhoven University of Technology. Her research integrates interaction design with educational theory to create tools that support playful learning experiences for children and vulnerable populations. Key research themes: Designing for physical and social play interactions Developing theory-informed design frameworks Creating tools for teachers in open-ended learning environments Implementing participatory design with children Bekker's Developmentally Situated Design cards, developed with Alissa Antle, received a best-practice award and are used internationally. Current projects explore AI literacy for children and more-than-human design perspectives.

• Mathematical modeling and simulation in biology
• Scientific computing and numerical methods
• Computational fluid dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ying Chen is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Purdue University's Department of Mathematics, affiliated with the College of Science. Her research focuses on mathematical modeling in biology, scientific computing, and computational fluid dynamics. She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects involving autonomous systems, human-computer interaction, and medical visualization. Her work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in healthcare systems, environmental monitoring, and autonomous vehicle technologies. Key research interests include developing algorithms for 3D scene reconstruction, optimizing vehicle interface safety, and applying AI to clinical decision support. Her recent publications explore topics like neural motion flow for autonomous driving, haptic feedback in bicycle safety systems, and LiDAR-camera fusion techniques. Collaborations span computer science, engineering, and biomedical fields. Publications from 2023–2025 reveal a focus on spatiotemporal data visualization, VR training systems, and multi-modal forest monitoring. Notable trends include integrating machine learning with real-world challenges in transportation safety and environmental analysis. While no awards are explicitly listed, her work has been recognized in VAST Challenge competitions for innovative visualization methodologies. Ying Chen’s teaching and research emphasize bridging abstract mathematical concepts with tangible applications. She has developed educational tools like the Mindwriter academic writing environment and conducted studies on visual learning strategies for students with math difficulties. Her work on car dashboard interface design and in-car entertainment systems highlights a commitment to user-centered technology solutions.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Game Design
• Educational Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peta Wyeth is a researcher affiliated with RMIT University, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), game design, and educational technology. Her work focuses on child-centered design, tangible interfaces, and player experience in digital environments. She has contributed extensively to understanding how technology can enhance learning, play, and communication for young children and marginalized groups. Key research areas include: Design of educational tools for children (e.g., digital toys, tangible programming systems) Player experience models like GameFlow Game-based learning and serious games Interaction design for health contexts (e.g., speech teletherapy) Her publications span over 98 peer-reviewed works in venues like ACM CHI, OzCHI, and IEEE conferences. Recent work explores modding communities, open-world game analysis, and embodied interaction for active play. Labs and collaborations include the Exertion Games Lab at RMIT, contributing to projects like Puppy Island (a serious game for cystic fibrosis patients) and Floor-based Games for early learners.

Oliver Schneiderمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Haptic Technology
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Digital Fabrication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Oliver Schneider is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo's Department of Information Systems, specializing in haptic technology, human-computer interaction, and sustainable digital fabrication. His research focuses on advancing haptic experience design, accessibility in technology, and innovative approaches to 3D printing sustainability. Key contributions include the Haptic Experience Inventory (HXI), the Proteus Card Deck for remote play, and the Substiports system for sustainable 3D printing. His work bridges engineering and psychology, addressing challenges in user perception, inclusive design, and multimodal interaction. Notable projects include the Haptic Playground (empowering accessible haptic prototyping) and TactJam (collaborative vibrotactile design). He explores intersections between haptics and robotics, such as multi-robot supervision systems and blind-user virtual world interfaces. Research interests span Human perception in haptic systems Design methodologies for tangible interfaces Sustainable manufacturing techniques Accessibility in virtual and augmented reality Recent publications analyze intermittent interaction in fabrication workflows, unified haptic experience models, and user-defined gestures in virtual environments. Articles emphasize practical applications like assistive devices and eco-friendly fabrication.

Katerina Mavrouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Inclusive Education
• Assistive Technology
• Special Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katerina Mavrou is an Associate Professor of Inclusive Education and Assistive Technology at the Department of Educational Sciences, European University Cyprus. She holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham (2007), focusing on computer-based collaborative learning in integrated classrooms. Her academic journey includes roles as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Cyprus (2013) and a Special Scientist at Cyprus University of Technology (2011). Her research spans inclusive education, assistive technology, digital inclusion, and special education policy. Key projects include leadership in the ENTELIS+ initiative (digital accessibility training) and contributions to the GREAT Summit on global assistive technology priorities. She has advised on EU-funded projects like ESIPP (parent training for autism) and BONDS (social inclusion for immigrant families). Dr. Mavrou has authored over 50 publications, including works on universal design in curricula, pandemic impacts on disabled students, and tangible user interfaces for inclusive education. Awards include the Emerald Publishing Highly Commended Paper Award (2014) and roles as President-Elect of AAATE (Association for Assistive Technology). Her teaching and research emphasize bridging the digital divide, empowering educators through technology, and advocating for disability rights in education systems. She coordinates the ENTELIS Network Steering Committee and serves as a National Expert in the Academic Network of European Disability Experts (ANED).

Martin Jonssonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tangible Interfaces
• Ubiquitous Computing
• Embodied Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martin Jonsson is Professor and Subject Coordinator for Media Technology at Södertörn University. His research explores embodied interaction through tangible interfaces and ubiquitous computing applications. Jonsson's work develops somaesthetic design frameworks that integrate body awareness with interactive technology. He examines how sensor-based systems can support learning in scientific domains and create new interactive experiences for children's culture. His recent research investigates AI's role in creative programming education and ethical dimensions of human-AI co-creation. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on physical engagement with technology, from early work on context-aware middleware to current studies of balance interfaces and 3D printing practices. Recent articles examine co-creative programming partnerships and pedagogical applications of generative AI. Jonsson leads projects on complex systems thinking education and develops design-based learning approaches for higher education contexts.

• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• Haptic Feedback Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emanuel Vonach is a PreDoc Researcher at the Institute of Visual Computing & Human-Centered Technology at Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), specializing in virtual reality, haptics, and tangible user interfaces. His work focuses on developing innovative VR systems with robotic haptic feedback, health monitoring technologies for children, and motion capture applications. He maintains an active research profile with publications spanning from 2011 to 2025, demonstrating continuous contribution to the field of human-computer interaction. Vonach's research interests primarily center around enhancing virtual reality experiences through physical interaction. His work explores how robots can provide haptic feedback in VR environments, developing systems like CoboDeck (a large-scale haptic VR system using collaborative mobile robots) and Action-Origami inspired haptic devices. He has also pioneered applications in health monitoring for children through projects like MediCubes, which transforms medical examinations into engaging storytelling experiences using tangible interfaces. His research bridges the gap between theoretical computer science and practical applications in healthcare, education, and emergency response. His publication record shows a clear progression from foundational work in motion capture and tracking systems to increasingly sophisticated haptic VR applications. Recent publications focus on environment-independent locomotion prediction for haptic VR and safety monitoring systems for encountered-type haptics, indicating a maturation of his research toward more complex, real-world applications. The consistent funding from organizations like the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) and European Commission demonstrates recognition of his work's significance. Vonach actively supervises graduate students, with thesis topics covering mobile collaborating robots for haptics, in-situ questionnaires for haptic experience, and visual assessment with eye-tracking displays. His role as a PreDoc Researcher with FWF funding suggests he is either completing or has recently completed his doctoral studies while maintaining an active research program. His collaborations with Professor Hannes Kaufmann and other researchers at TU Wien form a cohesive research group focused on advancing VR and haptic technologies.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Augmented Reality
• Wearable Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Takashi Miyaki is a researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology within the TECO research group . He has consistently published in top-tier venues such as CHI , VR , SIGGRAPH , and Ubicomp , demonstrating expertise in Human-Computer Interaction , Augmented Reality , and Wearable Computing . His work focuses on integrating sensor technologies , electrical muscle stimulation , and telepresence systems to enhance human capabilities and create novel interactive experiences. PhD in Computer Science (inferred from publication volume) Collaborates extensively with Jun Rekimoto (44 co-authored papers) and other researchers Research spans Human Augmentation through wearable devices, Environmental Sensing using wireless networks, and Interactive Systems for sports training. He has developed innovative technologies like WithYou (speech tutoring), PossessedHand (gesture control), and LiDARMAN (laser depth scanning). His work often combines hardware prototyping with user-centered design principles. Article analysis shows consistent focus on Human-Computer Interaction (18 papers), Augmented Reality (12 papers), and Wearable Technologies (9 papers). Key subfields include Gesture Recognition , Electrical Stimulation , Telepresence Robotics , Fluid Dynamics Sensing , Ubiquitous Computing , and Interactive Training Systems .

Stephen Lindsayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Health
• Assistive Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Lindsay is a Lecturer in Healthcare Technologies at the University of Glasgow's School of Computing Science. His research in Human-Computer Interaction focuses on digital health, assistive technologies, and participatory design with marginalized groups, especially people with cognitive impairments. Current projects explore collaborative health management, maker spaces for cognitive rehabilitation, and cross-cultural digital health solutions. Lindsay employs participatory action research to co-design technologies with communities in Bangladesh and neurodivergent populations. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on accessibility innovation, with recurring themes in mental health infrastructure, inclusive maker cultures, speech interface accessibility, and community-centered design. Recent work increasingly addresses global health equity through partnerships in South Asia. Lindsay supervises PhD students working on conversational agents for peer support (Wanshu Yu), assistive technologies for neurodivergent adults (Benjamin Phua), and machine learning for e-assessment (Andy Grey).

Shaun Lawsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Computing
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Civics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shaun Lawson is a Professor of Social Computing and Head of the Department of Computer & Information Sciences at Northumbria University. He leads the £9.5M UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Citizen Centred AI and directs the University’s Peak of Research Excellence in Computerised Society and Digital Citizens. Previously, he founded the Northumbria Social Computing (NorSC) Research Group (2015) and the Lincoln Social Computing (LiSC) Research Centre (2005–2015). His work bridges computing, design, and social sciences, focusing on social media, collaborative digital services, and their societal impacts. Notable areas include mental health, activism, animal behavior, and sustainability. He has secured over £12M in grants from EPSRC, ESRC, EU, and industry, with Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (University of Surrey, 1996), BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Newcastle University, 1990). Research interests emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to digital civics, ethical design, and participatory technologies. He is founding chair of the UK SIGCHI chapter and a member of EPSRC/ESRC Peer Review Colleges. Recent work explores AI ethics, interspecies interaction (e.g., Dog Internet projects), and digital tools for marginalized communities. His grants fund initiatives like AI for citizen empowerment and sustainable tech solutions. Grants & Awards: Over £12M in research funding; inaugural UK Professor of Social Computing (2011). Active in policy through contributions to ethical frameworks in AI and digital services. Labs/Teams: Leads NorSC, previously LiSC. Collaborates globally on animal-computer interaction (ACI) and digital civics. Supervises 5 doctoral students, focusing on citizen-centric AI and participatory design methodologies.

Joseph McKayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Interactive Art-Games
• VR/AR Development
• Computer History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joseph McKay is an Associate Professor of New Media at Purchase College (SUNY), specializing in interactive art-games and digital media. He holds a BFA from Nova Scotia College of Art & Design (1993) and an MFA from UC Berkeley (2007), with additional studies at the Whitney Independent Study Program (2000-2001). His work bridges fine art and playful interactivity, focusing on video games as modern storytelling mediums. He teaches courses like Experimental Game Lab, Programming for Visual Artists, and Physical Computing. Key research areas include VR/AR development, computational art, and the intersection of technology with everyday life. Notable projects include Awwful Tree Farmer (2024), Peckish (2023), and Zamboni Simulator . He has exhibited widely, including at MoMA, Berkeley Art Museum, and The Wrong Biennale. Awards include the Juanita & Joseph Leff Distinguished Professorship (2016–17) and the Eisner Award (2006). As an educator, he emphasizes hands-on technical skills and conceptual innovation. His exhibitions often explore themes like environmental interaction, surveillance, and playful critique of technology. He previously taught at UC Berkeley, Stanford, and Diablo Valley College, and directed the Woodstock Digital Media Festival (2011–2012).

April Yi Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Educational Technology
• Programming Support Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

April Yi Wang is a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, ETH Zürich, leading the PEACH Lab. She holds core faculty roles at the Institute for Intelligent Interactive Systems and the ETH AI Center. Her research focuses on human-centered approaches in programming, education technology, and data science collaboration. She earned her PhD from the University of Michigan (2023) and MSc from Simon Fraser University (2018), advised by Steve Oney and Christopher Brooks. Education: PhD in Information Science, University of Michigan (2018–2023) MSc in Computer Science, Simon Fraser University (2016–2018) B.Eng in Computer Science, Zhejiang University (2013–2016) Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Programming Support Systems Collaborative Data Science AI-Enhanced Education Literate Programming Accessibility in Technology Recent Work Trends: Her 2025 publications emphasize AI-driven educational tools (e.g., Math2Visual for math pedagogy, datAR for data literacy), emotion-aware moderation systems, and studies on workplace multitasking. Her work bridges HCI with computational education, focusing on intuitive programming interfaces and inclusive design. Awards: Gary M. Olson Award (2023), ACM CHI Honorable Mentions (2023/2020/2018), Rising Stars in EECS (2022). Grants: Innovedum funding for Coducate project (2025). Lab Focus: Designing expressive systems for programming and data literacy through visual/tangible interfaces, AI co-decomposition tools, and interdisciplinary metaphors. Teaching: Courses on Human-Computer Interaction, Educational Technology, and Mixed Reality at ETH Zürich.