Human Computer Interaction at UCSC

 

Angus Forbes

Director, Creative Coding Lab.

We are a team of interdisciplinary researchers and artists focused on applied research in interaction and visualization, and also on the exploration of experimental and creative works based on current techniques in human-computer interaction, data visualization, computer graphics, mixed reality, and machine learning.

 

Katherine Isbister

Director, Social and Emotional Technologies (SET) Lab.

Current research interests include emotion and games, embodied self-regulation through games and play, and social wearable-enabled games and play.

 

Sri Kurniawan

Director, Assistive Sociotechnical Solutions for Individuals with Special needs using Technology (ASSIST) Lab.

We look for creative ways that computing systems, their applications and their sensors can be used to maintain and improve the health and well-being of populations with special needs.

 

David Lee

Director, Tech4Good Lab.

We bridge perspectives from human-computer interaction (HCI) and economics and computation (EconCS) to envision how social computing systems can better support flourishing, specifically in the context of education, work, community engagement, and governance.

 

Edward Melcer

Director, Alternative Learning Technologies and Games (ALT Games) Lab.

We explore the usage of novel interfaces and physical gameplay mechanics to enhance learning outcomes in educational games. Current research interests include design and applications of alternative game controllers, tangibles and embodiment for learning, augmented reality games, and bibliometric analysis of industry and academic communities.

 

Leila Takayama

Director, Human-Robot Interaction Lab.

We study how people interact with robotic technologies, including teleoperated systems, autonomous robots, and the messy spaces in between. We strive to make robotic systems better at supporting, complementing, and coordinating with people.

 

Steve Whittaker

Director, Human-Computer Interaction Lab.

We are interested in technologies that improve well-being and support community, to improve focus, reduce stress, abandon bad habits and regulate mood.