Associate Professor Gelareh Mohammadi leads the Human-Centered Computing Research Group and serves as Associate Head of School (Engagement) at UNSW Sydney's School of Computer Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on accessible technologies that integrate human-computer interaction, AI, and computational psychology to enhance user-centered systems. She specializes in emotion recognition, virtual reality applications, and AI-driven design solutions. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but her extensive publication record indicates deep expertise in interdisciplinary fields. Her work bridges technical innovation with psychological principles, addressing challenges in healthcare, education, and interactive systems. Research interests include: Emotion analysis through VR and physiological signals Generative AI for UI/UX and creative applications Human-AI collaboration in design processes Cognitive load measurement in interfaces Alzheimer's disease biomarkers via data mining Her recent publications (2023–2025) highlight advancements in multimodal emotion recognition, stress detection systems, and AI-driven design tools. Notable contributions include the EmoStim database and DesignRepair framework. She has pioneered VR-based emotion elicitation studies and developed GAN models for facial expression synthesis. Current projects emphasize human-centric AI applications, with focus areas in healthcare technology, educational interfaces, and immersive gaming experiences. She collaborates on interdisciplinary initiatives involving psychology, biomedical engineering, and software engineering.



