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Alvaro Joffre Uribe Quevedo is an Associate Professor in the Game Development and Interactive Media department at the Faculty of Business and Information Technology, Ontario Tech University. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Brazil) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Waterloo's Games Institute. His work focuses on Virtual Reality (VR), serious games, and 3DUI, emphasizing medical applications like surgical training simulations and exer games for healthcare. Education: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Waterloo (2016) PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (2011) MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (2008) Bachelor's in Mechatronics Engineering, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada (Colombia, 2003) Research Interests: Dr. Quevedo's research explores immersive technologies' role in healthcare, including VR for physiotherapy, surgical training, and dementia care. He investigates how serious games and 3DUI design enhance engagement and skill retention, particularly in medical contexts. Recent work includes VR simulations for cardiac auscultation, epidural insertion, and radiation visualization in nuclear engineering. Articles Trends: His publications emphasize VR's applications in medical education (e.g., surgical simulations), exergames for elderly populations, and neurophysiological studies of immersion. Recent studies focus on haptic feedback, EEG-based biomarkers, and UI design for surgical training. Grants & Collaborations: Recipient of grants from Universidad Militar Nueva Granada (Colombia) for VR medical projects. Collaborations include interdisciplinary teams in healthcare, robotics, and nuclear engineering. Labs & Teams: Member of the Software and Informatics Research Centre (SIRC) at Ontario Tech University, focusing on VR, exergames, and medical simulations.

• Virtual Reality (VR)
• Serious Games
• 3DUI (3D User Interfaces)
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Louis-Edouard Lafontant is a Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research (DIRO) at the University of Montreal. His research focuses on model-driven engineering, projectional editing, and software accessibility through tools like Gentleman. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Computer Science at UdeM under Prof. Eugène Syriani, where his work explores dynamic environments and interface design. Education: Doctoral candidate in Computer Science (UdeM). Previously involved in teaching roles for courses including IFT1015 (Programming I), IFT2255 (Software Engineering), and IFT3911 (Software Analysis & Design). Offers tutoring services through DIRO's tutoring program and personal consultations. Research Interests: Projectional editing systems, domain-specific languages (DSLs), model-driven engineering (MDE), and software accessibility. His project Gentleman aims to democratize software modeling through a lightweight web-based editor supporting multiple notations and user-specific interfaces. Publications & Projects: Published work includes studies on Gentleman's usability, integration into web applications, and DSL creation. Open-source contributions include the Gentleman editor, Zenkai JavaScript library for DOM manipulation, and educational web resources. Active in labs such as GEODES, focusing on software engineering research.

• Software Engineering
• Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs)
• Model-Driven Engineering (MDE)
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Gail Murphy is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Vice-President Research & Innovation at the University of British Columbia (UBC). A co-founder of Tasktop Technologies Incorporated, she leads the Software Practices Lab and is affiliated with CAIDA (Centre for Artificial Intelligence Decision-making and Action) and ICICS (UBC Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems). B.Sc. (Honours), University of Alberta (1987) M.Sc., University of Washington (1994) Ph.D., University of Washington (1996) Her research focuses on software engineering , particularly improving knowledge worker productivity and tools for evolving large-scale systems. She combines lightweight design approaches with industrial evaluations, addressing structural degradation in software systems through: Techniques for understanding/imposing structure in existing systems Design approaches for component reuse and flexible architectures Her recent work includes developer discussion analysis for design recovery (2022), semantic-based task relevance detection (2022), and automated resource-task association (2023). Awards include SIGSOFT Outstanding Research Award (2023), ACM Fellow (2023), and Royal Society of Canada Fellow (2023). She has taught courses like Introduction to Software Engineering (CPSC 310) and Software Construction (CPSC 210).

• Software Engineering
• Software Evolution
• Knowledge Worker Productivity
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Carl Gutwin is a Professor and Graduate Chair in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Calgary and has expertise in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), and game-related research. His work focuses on digital games, affective computing, and next-generation interfaces. Education: Ph.D. Computer Science, University of Calgary (1997) M.Sc. Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan (1991) B.Sc. (Honours) in English Literature and Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan (1988) Research Interests: Gutwin leads the Interaction Lab, exploring innovative interfaces, game design, and systems that interact with user emotions. Key areas include spatial memory interfaces, interaction techniques in virtual environments, and evaluating user experience through implicit tests. Notable Contributions: His 2019 CHCCS Achievement Award recognizes his impact on empirical HCI research. Recent work addresses automated system pacing, speech-rate preferences, and navigation assistance effects in VR. Labs/Teams: The Interaction Lab develops tools like WAMS (multisurface workspace API) and explores visualization techniques for genomic conservation. Media inquiries can be directed to communications@usask.ca.

• Human Computer Interaction
• Computer Supported Cooperative Work
• Digital Games
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Bruno Campos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Design at MacEwan University with 17 years of combined teaching and industry experience bridging digital experience design and visual communication. His expertise spans information design, infographics, interaction design, UI/UX, and branding, with teaching experience at Concordia University, Dawson College, Heritage College, University of Vale do Itajaí, and Federal University of Santa Catarina. Research Focus: Campos investigates the application of 'Juiciness' (dynamic elements like particles, animations, and sound effects) to enhance interactive infographics and digital interfaces, exploring how these elements affect user engagement and comprehension in digital media. Honors: Concordia International Tuition Award of Excellence (2016) FAPESC Project Award for D-EXPO Design Biennial (2016) Scholarly Output: His publications focus on design methodologies across branding, interactive media, and visual communication, with recent work exploring game-engine applications for infographics and social media's role in retail customer relations.

• Information Design
• Infographics
• Interaction Design
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Dr. Miguel Vargas Martin is a Professor of Computer Science at Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Business and Information Technology. He holds a PhD from Carleton University, a Master's from CINVESTAV del IPN, and a Bachelor's from Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes. His research focuses on cybersecurity, authentication systems, machine learning, and human factors in security. Dr. Martin teaches graduate courses such as Cryptography and Secure Communications, and undergraduate courses including Machine Learning and Cryptography, Malware, and Network Security. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Carleton University (2003) Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering, CINVESTAV del IPN (1998) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (1996) Research Interests: Dr. Martin's work addresses cutting-edge topics in computer security and artificial intelligence. His recent studies include improving password security through honeyword generation using machine learning, developing differential privacy visualizations for public understanding, and creating emotion recognition models for companion robots. His cybersecurity frameworks target edge computing and IoT environments, emphasizing practical defenses against modern threats. Key Contributions: Over 25 peer-reviewed articles since 2012 span topics from brain-computer interfaces for password memorability analysis to fusion-based optimization algorithms. His work bridges theoretical advancements with real-world applications in healthcare, transportation systems, and industrial IoT security.

• Computer Security
• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Eugene Syriani is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research , Faculty of Arts and Sciences , University of Montreal . He leads the GEODES research group and teaches software engineering at undergraduate, Master's, and PhD levels. His work combines Model-Driven Engineering (MDE) and Simulation to improve software engineer productivity and cross-disciplinary system design. Research interests span two axes: (1) Software Engineering focusing on Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs) , Model Transformations , Code Generation , Collaborative Modeling , and Customizable Modeling Environments ; (2) Simulation addressing Digital Twins , Discrete-Event Simulation , and Co-Simulation for applications in agriculture, automotive, and smart systems. His recent work explores AI-assisted modeling and prompt engineering . Key projects include Digital Twins for Vertical Farming (funded by NSERC, MITACS, and industry partners) and Domain-Specific Environments (NSERC Discovery Grant). He has received multiple best paper awards at international MDE and modeling conferences. Scientific contributions include: Best Paper, ACM/IEEE International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages & Systems (2023, 2018) NSERC Discovery Grant (2020-2027) Visiting Professor Fellowships (University of L'Aquila, TU Wien, University Cote d'Azur) Guest Editor for Software & Systems Modeling and JOT He supervises 13 graduate students and postdocs, with expertise in DSL development , collaborative modeling , digital twin frameworks , and model consistency . His tools include Gentleman (projectional editor), ReLiS (systematic review tool), and AToMPM (cloud-based modeling environment).

• Software Engineering
• Model-Driven Engineering
• Digital Twins
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Robert Teather is an Associate Professor and Director at the School of Information Technology , Carleton University . With a PhD in Computer Science from York University (2013) and postdoctoral experience at McMaster University (2015), Dr. Teather specializes in Human-Computer Interaction with focus on 3D user interfaces, virtual reality systems, and game interface design. PhD: Computer Science, York University (2013) Postdoc: McMaster University (2015) His research explores Virtual Reality interaction fundamentals including input device comparison , cybersickness mitigation , and haptic feedback systems. He has developed 3D interface evaluation frameworks for comparing mouse vs 3D tracker inputs, and investigates mobile game control schemes and diegetic display design in gaming contexts. Dr. Teather's recent publications demonstrate focus on VR interaction techniques (58% of recent work), input device evaluation (33%), and mobile XR systems (9%). NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship Ontario Graduate Scholarship Best Demo Award - ACM Symposium on Spatial User Interaction (SUI 2017) Best Paper Honourable Mention - ACM Symposium on Applied Perception 2020 He supervises graduate students in Human-Computer Interaction and Digital Media programs, and leads research in CFI-supported labs exploring shape-changing haptic interfaces and VR scalability frameworks .

• Human-Computer Interaction
• 3D User Interfaces
• Virtual Reality
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Anastasia Kuzminykh is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with a focus on Human-AI collaboration. She directs the COoKIE Research Group and founded the Toronto Human-AI Interaction Research School (THAI RS). Her work examines conversational interfaces, ethical AI systems, and user perceptions of intelligent agents. Dr. Kuzminykh holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo and a degree in Neuro- and Pathopsychology from Lomonosov Moscow State University. She has collaborated with industry leaders like Google, Microsoft Research, and academic institutions worldwide. Her research interests span human-Agent communication, conversational user interfaces (CUIs), and the design of ethical human-AI systems. Key areas include understanding how users perceive AI systems, information architecture through CUIs, and fostering inclusive AI development. Recent publications focus on topics like LLM-driven learning environments, agent memory systems, and age-friendly CUI design. She has secured grants from MITACS and SSHRC for projects on voice interfaces and digital ownership. Dr. Kuzminykh advises over 15 graduate and undergraduate students across multiple institutions, emphasizing interdisciplinary research. Her labs explore multi-user interactions, mediated communication, and contextual information systems.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Artificial Intelligence
• Conversational Interfaces
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Professor Daniel Wigdor is a prominent academic and entrepreneur in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), holding the rank of Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of Computer Science. He also serves as Associate Chair for Industrial Partnerships and has held roles at Meta’s Reality Labs Research and Facebook Reality Labs. His research focuses on inventing technologies that enhance human capabilities through novel sensing systems, AI, and haptic interfaces. Key projects include VibraForge, AeroHaptix, and Nabokov’s Cards, emphasizing tactile feedback and creative AI tools. Wigdor has published over 130 peer-reviewed papers, holds 60+ patents, and received awards like the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship and Ontario Early Researcher Award. Education & Affiliations: PhD in Computer Science (implied, though specific details not provided) Alumnus of the University of Toronto’s Department of Computer Science Former positions at Cornell Tech, Microsoft Research, and Harvard Research Interests: Wigdor’s work spans haptics, VR/AR interfaces, AI-assisted creativity, and multimodal interaction systems. His lab develops tools like TactileNet (digital touch systems) and Fidgets (predictive UI components), reflecting a focus on practical, user-centric innovations. Recent Work Trends: His publications emphasize scalable vibrotactile systems (e.g., VibraForge), UAV teleoperation safety (AeroHaptix), and AI-driven creative writing tools (Nabokov’s Cards). These projects highlight a blend of technical depth and societal impact. Awards: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowship (2015) Ontario Early Researcher Award (2014) Multiple Best Paper Awards at CHI Advising & Grants: Wigdor has mentored over 50 students and postdocs, many advancing to academic and industry roles. Notable advisees include Zhicong Lu (CityU Hong Kong) and Haijun Xia (UC San Diego). His grants support projects like the Symphony of Devices and cross-device software tools. Labs & Teams: Leads the University of Toronto’s HCI research group and co-founded Tactual Labs (2013) and Chatham Labs (2019). Current projects include predictive UI toolkits and AI-assisted creative systems.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence
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Afsoon Soudi is Assistant Professor in Media Production at Toronto Metropolitan University and Associate Director of the Creative AI hub. She holds a PhD in Physics from Washington State University and brings industry experience from leadership roles at technology companies including Apple and Napster. Her research integrates Responsible AI, climate change, and media analytics, with emphasis on ethical machine learning and computational social sciences. She holds multiple patents in display technologies and adaptive systems. Soudi promotes equity through inclusive curriculum design and mentorship. She teaches courses on media audiences, AI, and entrepreneurship.

• Responsible AI
• Media Analytics
• Ethical Machine Learning
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Keiko Katsuragawa is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Cheriton School of Computer Science within the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on human-computer interaction, augmented reality systems, and assistive technologies for neurodiverse populations. She specializes in developing interactive systems such as hand-anchored AR interfaces, neurofeedback training games for children with autism spectrum disorders, and accessibility technologies for aging populations. Her work integrates AI, sensor technologies, and interaction design to create impactful solutions. Research publications primarily explore AR/VR interfaces, accessible technology design, and computational social science approaches. Key trends include gesture-based interaction, therapeutic applications for neurodevelopmental conditions, and IoT solutions for independent living. Laboratory Focus: Human-Computer Interaction Lab Augmented Reality Research Group Accessibility Technology Initiative

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Augmented Reality
• Accessibility Technology
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Professor Daniel Vogel is a faculty member at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). His research focuses on interaction techniques, virtual/augmented reality, and novel input methods for diverse computing platforms including wearables, mobile devices, and large displays. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (2010), alongside degrees in Art & Design and Liberal Arts. Ph.D., University of Toronto (2010) M.Sc., University of Toronto (2005) B.FA., Emily Carr University of Art + Design (1996) B.A., Western University (1993) His research interests span interaction design principles, gesture-based systems, and accessibility in VR/AR. Key areas include mid-air gestures, wearable computing, and improving user engagement through innovative input mechanisms. Recent work explores psychological ownership in AI-assisted writing, sustainable 3D printing techniques, and spatial augmented reality interfaces. Publications span over two decades, addressing topics like touch interaction, gesture recognition, and the ergonomics of virtual environments. His work often bridges theoretical HCI principles with practical system implementations. Notable contributions include frameworks for contextual visualizations in AR, finger-based input sensing hardware, and studies on user behavior in semi-automated fabrication tasks. He advises on emerging technologies while maintaining a focus on human-centered design principles.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
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Eric Meyers is an Associate Professor at the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS), University of British Columbia. His work bridges information science and learning sciences, focusing on youth's interaction with digital information in educational and social contexts. He previously served as a K-12 teacher, school librarian, and technologist. Meyers leads research on collaborative information use, computational thinking, and design literacies in Maker Camps and library programs. His SSHRC-funded project 'Six Seasons of the Asiniskow Ithiniwak' develops tablet-based narratives to revitalize Indigenous cultural heritage for children. Research Projects: SSHRC Partnership Grant ($2.5M): Multi-touch app development for Indigenous cultural narratives Computational Thinking in Libraries Augmented Reality for Library Literacy Researcher Practitioner Partnerships for Ed Tech Innovation Research Interests: Meyers explores how youth engage with digital systems through collaborative search, social reading, YouTube analyses, and maker activities. His work emphasizes design literacies and computational thinking in informal learning spaces. Recent projects analyze biases in search engines, privacy in virtual environments, and the impact of educational technologies on marginalized groups. Grants & Partnerships: Principal Investigator on SSHRC-funded projects Collaborations with Indigenous communities in northern Manitoba Consultancies for libraries, schools, and tech organizations Advising: Mentors current students including Jane Jun, Vanessa Figueiredo, and Charlie Fokkens. Focuses on preparing scholars for interdisciplinary research in information and learning sciences.

• Information Science
• Learning Sciences
• Digital Literacies
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Zipeng Liu is an Assistant Professor at the College of Software, Beihang University (China). His research focuses on information visualization, human-computer interaction, and data analysis, emphasizing design of communication-focused visualizations and their integration with computational methods. He holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia (UBC, Canada) and a BSc from Peking University (PKU, China). Prior roles include research at Adobe Research and teaching at UBC. Education: PhD in Computer Science (UBC, 2015-2021), BSc in Computer Science (PKU, 2011-2015) Research interests include developing new metrics for graph readability (e.g., Sprawlter metric), visualizing GNN embeddings, and segmenting user interaction logs in image editing. His work bridges theoretical visualization principles with practical applications in data-driven problem-solving. Selected awards include Best Paper Honorable Mention at PacificVis 2020. He has taught courses on information visualization and served as a teaching assistant for computer systems and bioinformatics courses at UBC.

• Information Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Data Analysis
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