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Sean Follmerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Computer Interaction
• Haptics
• Human Robot Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sean Follmer is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and courtesy faculty in Computer Science at Stanford University. He leads the Stanford Shape Lab and is affiliated with the Stanford HCI Group and Design Program. His research focuses on human-computer interaction, haptics, and human-robot interaction, emphasizing tactile interfaces and shape-changing robotics to enhance accessibility and collaboration. Education: PhD and MEng (2015/2011) from MIT Media Lab, BS in Engineering (Product Design focus) from Stanford. He has received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award and Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, alongside 17 best paper awards across UIST/CHI conferences. Research spans tangible user interfaces, haptic interaction, accessible design for visually impaired users, and robotics. Notable projects include 3D shape displays, tactile data visualization tools, and swarm robotics for haptics. His work has been showcased globally at museums like the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt and Milan Design Week. Labs/Teams: Directs the Shape Lab, collaborating with Stanford HCI Group. His lab develops prototypes like shape-shifting tables and deformable interfaces, prioritizing iterative prototyping and human-centered design principles.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
• Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dushani Perera is a Research Associate and PhD candidate at Cardiff University, UK, focusing on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), and Sustainability. Her work explores data physicalization to promote sustainable practices, particularly through the Grasping Data project targeting children's engagement with personal data. She previously served as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), where she received the Best Final-Year Research award in Software Engineering (2019/2020). Her research bridges HCI, design, and social sciences to address real-world challenges like energy consumption and environmental sustainability. Key projects include Eco-garden , a data sculpture encouraging sustainable household habits, and co-design activities with children to understand their interaction with personal data. Awards include recognition for academic excellence at UCSC and contributions to impactful interdisciplinary research. She has also explored applications of AI in fashion design, wildlife conservation, and urban traffic management, showcasing a diverse technical expertise.

Sooraj K Babuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Recommender Systems
• Organic Computing
• Virtual Reality Applications in Healthcare
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sooraj K Babu is a PhD Student and Research Assistant at the University of Würzburg in the School of Human-Computer Interaction . He joined the Games Engineering Group in October 2020 and works on the VIA-VR project, focusing on VR applications for medical training and rehabilitation. Education: M.Sc. in Computer Science from Amrita University, India His research interests include recommender systems , organic computing , and learning classifier systems , with a focus on enhancing user guidance through context-aware interfaces. His work often intersects with virtual reality and human-robot interaction , particularly in healthcare and education contexts. Recent publications highlight trends in VR applications for medical training (2022-2023), social robotics for hygiene promotion (2019-2020), and educational technology (2016-2019). His projects span VR frameworks , interactive LCS tools , and tangible electronics prototyping for rural communities. Contact: sooraj.kandathil-babu@uni-wuerzburg.de , Room 01.008, Building M1, Hubland South, University of Würzburg.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Antonio Krüger is the CEO of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and Director of the Ubiquitous Media Technology Lab (UMTL) at the Saarland Informatics Campus in Saarbrücken, Germany. He is a leading researcher in human-computer interaction, virtual and augmented reality, multimodal interfaces, and intelligent systems. His research interests span a broad range of topics including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), gesture interaction, haptic feedback, EEG and eye tracking, gamification, cognitive load estimation, brain-computer interfaces, and smart environments. His work emphasizes user-centered design, perceptual illusions, and real-world applications in domains such as automotive, healthcare, and education. His recent publications (2023–2024) demonstrate a strong focus on advancing VR interaction through techniques like hand redirection, synthetic gesture generation for vehicles, implicit intent recognition using multimodal sensing, and personalized object referencing. These works reflect trends toward seamless, natural, and adaptive interfaces that leverage AI, perception, and real-time feedback. Prof. Krüger supervises a large team of researchers and students, including Mansi Sharma, Amr Gomaa, André Zenner, and Martin Feick, indicating active mentorship and collaborative research leadership. His lab, UMTL, develops innovative technologies in immersive environments, wearable systems, and intelligent user assistance, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical applications.

Chat Wacharamanothamمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Interactive Statistics
• Scientific Decision-Making
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chat Wacharamanotham is an external lecturer and researcher at Swansea University's Computational Foundry, having joined from the University of Zurich (UZH) in July 2022. Prior to UZH, he was affiliated with RWTH Aachen University in Germany. His work bridges interactive technologies and scientific decision-making, particularly in the context of statistics. His research interests lie at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction, Interactive Statistics, and Scientific Decision-Making . He investigates how interactive tools can support scientists in planning experiments and interpreting statistical reports, using methodologies such as Human-Centered Design, Contextual Inquiry, and lab experiments with eye- and motion-tracking. His work emphasizes transparency, usability, and cognitive support in data analysis workflows. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on interactive statistical tools, experimental design support, and gaze-based analysis . Projects like Argus, Touchstone2, and Statsplorer demonstrate a trajectory toward building interactive systems that guide users through complex statistical reasoning. The research integrates visualization, user interface design, and empirical evaluation, primarily within the HCI domain. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his contributions to the field are evident through his active publication record in premier venues like CHI and IEEE TVCG. Chat Wacharamanotham is involved in teaching, including a seminar on Experiments in Human-Computer Interaction for Master's students. Although he is no longer available for thesis supervision, he continues to contribute to academic instruction at UZH. His research is conducted within a collaborative lab environment, as evidenced by co-authored works with teams from various institutions.

Pedro Figueiredo Santanaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Sensor Networks
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Pedro Figueiredo Santana is an Associate Professor at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon and an Integrated Researcher at ISTAR-Iscte, the Research Center in Information Sciences, Technologies and Architecture. He is affiliated with the Department of Information Science and Technology (ISTA), where he contributes to teaching and research in software systems engineering. His academic background includes a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Lisbon (2011), a Master’s in Applied Artificial Intelligence from Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2005), and a Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the same institution (2002). His research focuses on artificial intelligence, robotics, sensor networks, serious games, and human-computer interaction . His work often integrates AI and robotics for environmental monitoring and educational applications, particularly in urban air quality and children's awareness. He has led and participated in numerous national and European research projects (FCT, P2020, EU-FP7, ESA, etc.). The most recent publications (2021–2025) reflect a strong trend toward AI-driven environmental monitoring , mobile sensor networks , and interactive educational technologies , including augmented reality and gamification for public engagement. His work bridges computer science with societal challenges in health and sustainability. He serves on the editorial boards of the journals Electronics (since 2020) and International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems (since 2013), contributing to scientific peer review and publication quality. Pedro Santana has supervised or co-authored research with numerous collaborators and has held administrative roles, including 3rd Year Coordinator for the Bachelor's in Computer Science and Business Management since 2021. While no specific students or grants are listed, his extensive publication record and project involvement suggest active mentorship and funding acquisition. He is part of a multidisciplinary research team at ISTAR-Iscte, collaborating on robotic systems, environmental data platforms, and serious games. His lab work often involves aerial-ground robotic teams, mobile sensing, and AI-based decision systems for real-world deployment.

• Multisensory Perception
• Physiological Computing
• Neurofeedback
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aleksander Väljamäe is an Associate Professor in Physiological Computing at Tallinn University's School of Digital Technologies (HCI group) and a Grant Consultant at Tartu University. His research focuses on multisensory perception, physiological computing, and neurofeedback applications in brain disorders, BCI, and neurocinema. He has held postdoctoral roles at institutions like Pompeu Fabra University and Graz University, and was a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow (2013–2015). He actively participates in EU projects (e.g., Future BNCI) and art-science collaborations, such as the Multimodal Brain Orchestra. His administrative roles include chairing Tallinn University’s internal research committee and advising for the European Commission and Italian Ministry of Health. Education: PhD in Applied Acoustics (Chalmers University, 2007) M.Sc. in Digital Communication (Chalmers, 2003) BSc in Radio Engineering (Tallinn University of Technology, 2000) Research Interests: Developing novel methods for diagnosing brain disorders (e.g., depression, migraine) using audiovisual media and BCI. Explores wearable technologies, affective computing, and the psychophysiology of emotion. Recent projects include SoniWeight Shoes (2024) and Magic Lining (2019), which investigate body-perception modulation via wearable devices. Grants & Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie International Outgoing Fellowship (2013–2015). Active in EU-funded initiatives like POEMS and BrainAble. Labs/Teams: Leads the HCI group at Tallinn University, collaborating with institutions globally. Co-developed the eXperience Induction Machine for mixed-reality interaction studies.

Kimiko Ryokaiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Tangible Embodied Computing
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Educational Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kimiko Ryokai is an Assistant Professor at the UC Berkeley School of Information and the Berkeley Center for New Media. Her research focuses on tangible embodied computing and human-computer interaction (HCI), particularly in educational technology, mental health, and creativity support systems. She has been funded by NSF, Google, and Nokia, and her work has been published in top venues like CHI, SIGGRAPH, and CSCL. Ryokai holds MS and PhD degrees from MIT’s Media Arts & Sciences program and previously worked at IDEO as an interaction designer. Education: M.S. (1999), Ph.D. (2005) in Media Arts & Sciences, MIT Grants: Over $600,000 in funding from NSF, Google, and Nokia for projects like mobile AR learning tools and laughter analysis Research Interests Ryokai investigates how physical and digital systems can enhance learning, creativity, and social interaction. Key projects include: MathMarks : AR tool for math education through environmental exploration GreenHat : Exploring nature via expert-guided AR EnergyBugs : Wearables for children to learn energy harvesting Recent Contributions Recent work emphasizes embodied learning (e.g., Balance Board Math), affective computing (laughter visualization), and tangible interaction design. Her research bridges theory and practice, often involving interdisciplinary teams across education, engineering, and art. Awards & Recognition Best Paper Honorable Mention (ACM CHI 2013, 2011) IDSA Gold Award for Industrial Design (2005) Distinguished Mentor Award (UC Berkeley 2010) Teaching & Mentorship Ryokai teaches courses like Design of Tangible User Interfaces and has advised over 30 graduate students. Notable advisees include Laura Devendorf (PhD 2014) and Daniela Rosner (PhD 2012, now at University of Washington).

Marcelo Coelhoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Artificial Intelligence
• Industrial Design
• User Experience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marcelo Coelho is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Architecture at MIT, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate design studios and directs the Design Intelligence Lab. His work integrates artificial intelligence, industrial design, and user experience to create innovative physical interfaces and systems. He holds a doctorate from MIT’s Media Lab and focuses on projects like Large Language Objects (LLO), Geolectric (sustainable materials for electronics), and Light Craft (AI-driven film lighting). His research interests span generative AI applications, sustainable materials, interactive technologies, and human-machine collaboration. Notable projects include the Paralympic Ceremony’s 'Beyond Vision' lighting performance and the 'Six-Forty by Four-Eighty' interactive lighting installation. He has been recognized with awards including the Prix Ars Electronica, Design Miami/ Designer of the Future, and Fast Company’s Innovation by Design. Marcelo teaches courses such as 4.031 (Objects and Interaction) and 4.043 (Interaction Intelligence). His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing sustainable design and accessible creative tools. The Design Intelligence Lab explores AI’s role in fabrication, interaction, and material innovation.

Jörn Hurtienneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Psychological Ergonomics
• User Experience Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Jörn Hurtienne leads the Chair of Psychological Ergonomics at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg within the Faculty of Human Sciences. His work focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), psychological ergonomics, and inclusive design. Current research explores AI roles in healthcare teams, multispecies co-creation with honeybees, and tangible interaction for spiritual practices. He oversees a multidisciplinary team including Dr. Tobias Grundgeiger and Dr. Stephan Huber, with active student researchers contributing to projects like clinical decision support systems and ethical participant experience frameworks. Research interests span healthcare AI integration, tangible user interfaces, and technology's role in religious/spiritual contexts. Notable recent work includes studies on AI team dynamics in anesthesiology, AR cue reliability for task resumption, and data physicalization design tools. His lab collaborates internationally on projects like the 'Resound Sphere' for tech-mediated faith practices and 'Wax Arts With Honeybees' exploring bio-art collaboration. Advising focuses on fostering students in HCI and medical informatics, with over 20 team members contributing to peer-reviewed publications. Ongoing projects include developing inclusive documentation tools for clinicians and exploring sensory heritage preservation through multimodal experiences.

Anne Wohlaufمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Participatory Design
• Tangible Interaction
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Anne Wohlauf is a Researcher at the Design Research Lab, an interdisciplinary team affiliated with Berlin University of the Arts, German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society, and Einsteincenter Digital Future (ECDF). She joined the lab in 2008 as a research assistant and currently works as a designer on security and identity management projects, including the 'trust-me' initiative. Wohlauf studied Interface Design at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, providing her foundation in design thinking and technical implementation. Her research trajectory shows a consistent focus on creating meaningful physical-digital connections through tangible interfaces. Her primary research interests center around participatory design and tangible interaction, with particular emphasis on how physical properties of devices can enhance user experience. Wohlauf's work explores how shape-changing interfaces, weight shifting mechanisms, and haptic feedback systems can create more intuitive and emotionally resonant interactions with mobile technology. Her publications reveal a sustained investigation into how mobile devices can express 'body language' and respond to user proximity and touch in meaningful ways. Analysis of Wohlauf's publication history from 2009-2017 shows a clear research trajectory in intimate mobile interfaces, with increasing sophistication in how devices can respond to user behavior through physical actuation. Her work sits at the intersection of human factors engineering, interaction design, and social computing, with applications in security, identity management, and everyday mobile interactions. As part of the Design Research Lab, Wohlauf contributes to the lab's mission of creating socially and ecologically sustainable tools that support people's participation in digital society. The lab operates at the intersection of technologies, materials, and social practices, with principles of inclusiveness and respect for the planet guiding their work.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Interactive Television
• Social Television
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Geerts is a prominent researcher in human-computer interaction, with a strong focus on interactive and social television, user experience design, and algorithmic transparency. He is affiliated with Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) in Belgium, where he completed his PhD and has continued to contribute to research in media systems and digital interaction. His work spans over 15 years and includes extensive collaborations with leading researchers in Europe. His research interests include: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Interactive and Social Television Media Synchronization and Second Screens Mid-Air Haptics and Multimodal Feedback Algorithmic Transparency and Recommender Systems Inclusive and Provocative Design David Geerts' recent publications explore the role of algorithms in scholarly communication, the design of civil discourse tools for news platforms, and the user experience of novel haptic and tangible interfaces. His work often combines empirical user studies with design innovation, particularly in the context of digital media and social technologies. His publications appear consistently in top venues such as CHI, INTERACT, and TVX, reflecting sustained scholarly impact. Notable trends in his recent work include a shift toward critical examination of algorithmic systems in academia and society, as well as continued innovation in haptic and immersive interaction techniques. David Geerts has collaborated with numerous researchers across institutions, including Pablo César, Bieke Zaman, and Jan Derboven. While no formal awards are listed in the provided text, his editorial contributions and book chapters indicate recognition within the academic community. He has advised or collaborated on projects involving PhD students and early-career researchers, though specific advisees are not named. His research has been supported by academic grants and collaborative projects in digital media and human-computer interaction, though specific funding sources are not detailed in the text. David Geerts is associated with research groups focused on meaningful interactions and user experience, such as the Meaningful Interactions Lab (Mintlab), which explores sociotechnical aspects of digital media and interaction design.

Ahmed Arifمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Text Entry Systems
• Error-Correction Algorithms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ahmed Arif is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science & Engineering department at the University of California, Merced . His research focuses on enhancing user interaction through smarter text entry solutions, error correction mechanisms, and data visualization techniques. Education Ph.D. in Computer Science, York University (2013) M.Sc. in Computer Science, Lakehead University (2006) B.Sc. in Computer Science, Trent University (2004) Research Interests Human-Computer Interaction Text Entry Systems Error-Correction Algorithms Mobile Interaction Tangible User Interfaces Child-Computer Interaction Usable Security Scientific Data Visualization

Scott Robertsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Sociotechnical Systems
• Social Media and Civic Engagement
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Scott Robertson is a Professor in the Information and Computer Sciences Department at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, where he teaches human-computer interaction, programming, data structures, and cognitive science. He is currently serving as a Program Director in Human-Centered Computing at the U.S. National Science Foundation, highlighting his leadership in the field. His research centers on sociotechnical systems, with a strong focus on social media, civic engagement, digital government (e-Participation), and AI in computer science education. His research interests span Human-Computer Interaction , Sociotechnical Systems , Political Deliberation , and Information Foraging . He investigates how digital technologies shape civic discourse, public participation, and democratic processes, particularly through social media platforms. His work often involves designing systems that support informed decision-making and inclusive dialogue in the public sphere. His recent publications reflect a consistent trend in studying the interplay between social and traditional media in political decision-making, the design of deliberative environments, and the dynamics of online civic engagement. Articles such as 'Social Media and Civic Engagement' and 'Designing Political Deliberation Environments' demonstrate a deep commitment to understanding and improving how technology facilitates democratic participation. He has collaborated extensively with researchers like Misa Maruyama, Bryan C. Semaan, Sara K. Douglas, and John Carlo Bertot, contributing to a robust body of work in top venues including HICSS, CHI, and CSCW. Robertson advises and mentors students in human-computer interaction and related fields, and his work has been supported by significant grants, including his current role at the NSF. He is also involved in public discourse, contributing essays on topics like AI, human-centered design, and digital ethics to outlets such as Medium and Civil Beat. He is not affiliated with any formal lab or research center mentioned in the text, but his work is inherently collaborative and interdisciplinary, often bridging computer science, political science, and communication studies.

Manuela Chessaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• Extended Reality
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Manuela Chessa is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at DIBRIS (Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics, and Systems Engineering) within the Interschool Section of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences at the University of Genoa. Her research focuses on natural human-machine interfaces using virtual, augmented, and extended reality (XR) systems, with an emphasis on perceptual and cognitive aspects of immersive interaction. MSc in Bioengineering (2005) and PhD in Bioengineering (2009) from University of Genoa Her work integrates bioinspired models with modern XR technologies to address misperception issues, visual stress, and fatigue in immersive environments. She investigates the use of sensing (Kinect, RealSense, ZED) and visualization devices (HMDs, 3D monitors) to create ecological interaction systems grounded in human perception principles. Current research themes include: XR for rehabilitation and training User Experience (UX) in immersive systems 3D reconstruction techniques Self-avatar representation Change detection in virtual environments Her publications span topics like gamified coding in XR, cognitive aspects of interaction, and bioinspired VR design. She leads the Perception & Interaction Lab @ DIBRIS, supervising 4 PhD students and 1 research associate.