Advanced Interaction Group:
People
(NB: This includes some people outside the School of Computer Science)
http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~rxb/
+44 121 414 3729
My research interests span the field, with a focus on making technology as easy to use as possible. I've co-authored the leading HCI textbook (www.hcibook.com), have written or edited works on CSCW, neural networks and intelligent systems, and written over 50 academic papers, and hold 2 patents. In an academic career spanning 15 years, I've spend large parts of that time seconded to research projects or entrepreneurial ventures. Recently returned full-time to academia from commercial work in the mobile, internet and task/learning support areas, I am a research lecturer in human-computer interaction. all work in the mobile, internet and task/learning support areas, I am a research lecturer in human-computer interaction.
http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~bxb/
+44 121 414 3487
My main research interests are in Software Engineering and Unified Modelling Language (UML). In particular, I am interested in research in Modelling, Design and Verification of Distributed Systems. I am currently applying these approaches in HCI
http://www.eee.bham.ac.uk/bull/
My main interest is in adaptive learning environments, where a system models a sudent's learning in order to adapt the educational interaction to suit the individual's specific learning needs. My particular focus is on allowing learners to access this model of their understanding (i.e. an open learner model), to promote reflection on their knowledge and misconceptions, and on the learning process. I have also worked in computer-supported collaborative learning, peer help networks and mobile learning, some of which also uses open learner modelling.
http://www.willbyrne.com/
Working on the Mobilearn project, implementing web-service based context aware systems
http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~cpc
My research is currently focused on evaluating affective virtual humans over extended and multiple interactions. To investigate this I have built a (screen-based) virtual human which will simulate the role of a human health professional through using many of the skills, strategies and techniques that human health professionals often use when attempting to help people change problematic behaviour. Other research interests include: affective computing, development of virtual and embodied agents, use of technology for manipulation and persuasion, mobile computing, artificial intelligence, and social computing.
http://www.education.bham.ac.uk/aboutus/people/harrydaniels.htm
+44 121 414 6482
Research interests include: Special needs in ordinary Schools: evaluation of policy; Social processes in special education with particular reference to ethnicity and gender; Post Vygotskian developments in social/psychological analysis and investigation in schools and educational systems; Mathematics for learners with special educational needs; Comparative studies in special needs practices (between schools and states); The development of personal construct analysis quantitative and qualitative techniques; Peer support for teachers in SEN professional practice. Details are attached of publications and funded research projects past and present.
http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~whe/
+44 121 414 4763
I work on Human-Computer Interaction, and Human Communication. My particular focus is on language-related issues.
http://www.twinlobber.org.uk/work/
I liked doing two degrees at the University of Birmingham so much that I'm still there now: employed by the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Telematics, I spend my days working my fingers to the bone and my nights sleeping it off. Or something like that...
http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~rjh/
http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~nxm/
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http://www.education.bham.ac.uk/aboutus/profiles/curped/pilkington/default.htm
+44 (0)121 414 4877
My research has studied dialogue for learning in a variety of contexts to inform the design of human-computer interaction. My dialogue analyses (DISCOUNT), based on rhetorical structure theory and dialogue game theory, have been used to develop models of face-to- face and Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) in a variety of learning contexts from developing literacy and argumentation skills using CMC with disadvantaged school children to developing diagnostic reasoning through interaction with simulation systems in medicine. I have also developed WebCT virtual learning environments for flexible on-line learning support and Distance Learning.
http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~anp/
I work at Cercia on data mining, evolutionary computation and other similar AI related things. According to the Keirsey Temperament Sorter I've got a ENTP (Extraverted iNtuitive Thinking Perceiving) personality type - this means I've an Inventor Personality - who am I to argue? You can trust me - I'm a doctor! I obtained my Ph.D. (Data Mining using Symbolic Genetic Algorithms and Interactive Visualisation) from the University of Birmingham in 1999.
http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~tmw/
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I currently work on the Autotrain Project and my interests are mostly in internet technologies, specifically Java (esp Servlets), Apache etc.
Russell Beale
R.Beale@cs.bham.ac.ukhttp://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~rxb/
+44 121 414 3729
My research interests span the field, with a focus on making technology as easy to use as possible. I've co-authored the leading HCI textbook (www.hcibook.com), have written or edited works on CSCW, neural networks and intelligent systems, and written over 50 academic papers, and hold 2 patents. In an academic career spanning 15 years, I've spend large parts of that time seconded to research projects or entrepreneurial ventures. Recently returned full-time to academia from commercial work in the mobile, internet and task/learning support areas, I am a research lecturer in human-computer interaction. all work in the mobile, internet and task/learning support areas, I am a research lecturer in human-computer interaction.
Bezhad Bordbar
B.Bordbar@cs.bham.ac.ukhttp://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~bxb/
+44 121 414 3487
My main research interests are in Software Engineering and Unified Modelling Language (UML). In particular, I am interested in research in Modelling, Design and Verification of Distributed Systems. I am currently applying these approaches in HCI
Susan Bull
S.Bull@Bham.ac.ukhttp://www.eee.bham.ac.uk/bull/
My main interest is in adaptive learning environments, where a system models a sudent's learning in order to adapt the educational interaction to suit the individual's specific learning needs. My particular focus is on allowing learners to access this model of their understanding (i.e. an open learner model), to promote reflection on their knowledge and misconceptions, and on the learning process. I have also worked in computer-supported collaborative learning, peer help networks and mobile learning, some of which also uses open learner modelling.
Will Burne
w.f.byrne@bham.ac.ukhttp://www.willbyrne.com/
Working on the Mobilearn project, implementing web-service based context aware systems
Chris Creed
cpc@bham.ac.ukhttp://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~cpc
My research is currently focused on evaluating affective virtual humans over extended and multiple interactions. To investigate this I have built a (screen-based) virtual human which will simulate the role of a human health professional through using many of the skills, strategies and techniques that human health professionals often use when attempting to help people change problematic behaviour. Other research interests include: affective computing, development of virtual and embodied agents, use of technology for manipulation and persuasion, mobile computing, artificial intelligence, and social computing.
Harry Daniels
H.R.J.Daniels@bham.ac.ukhttp://www.education.bham.ac.uk/aboutus/people/harrydaniels.htm
+44 121 414 6482
Research interests include: Special needs in ordinary Schools: evaluation of policy; Social processes in special education with particular reference to ethnicity and gender; Post Vygotskian developments in social/psychological analysis and investigation in schools and educational systems; Mathematics for learners with special educational needs; Comparative studies in special needs practices (between schools and states); The development of personal construct analysis quantitative and qualitative techniques; Peer support for teachers in SEN professional practice. Details are attached of publications and funded research projects past and present.
William Edmondson
whe@cs.bham.ac.ukhttp://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~whe/
+44 121 414 4763
I work on Human-Computer Interaction, and Human Communication. My particular focus is on language-related issues.
James Farmer
J.J.Farmer@cs.bham.ac.ukhttp://www.twinlobber.org.uk/work/
I liked doing two degrees at the University of Birmingham so much that I'm still there now: employed by the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Telematics, I spend my days working my fingers to the bone and my nights sleeping it off. Or something like that...
Bob Hendley
R.J.Hendley@cs.bham.ac.ukhttp://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~rjh/
Nandy Millan
N.Millan@cs.bham.ac.ukhttp://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~nxm/
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Rachel Pilkington
R.M.Pilkington@bham.ac.ukhttp://www.education.bham.ac.uk/aboutus/profiles/curped/pilkington/default.htm
+44 (0)121 414 4877
My research has studied dialogue for learning in a variety of contexts to inform the design of human-computer interaction. My dialogue analyses (DISCOUNT), based on rhetorical structure theory and dialogue game theory, have been used to develop models of face-to- face and Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) in a variety of learning contexts from developing literacy and argumentation skills using CMC with disadvantaged school children to developing diagnostic reasoning through interaction with simulation systems in medicine. I have also developed WebCT virtual learning environments for flexible on-line learning support and Distance Learning.
Andy Pryke
A.N.Pryke@cs.bham.ac.ukhttp://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~anp/
I work at Cercia on data mining, evolutionary computation and other similar AI related things. According to the Keirsey Temperament Sorter I've got a ENTP (Extraverted iNtuitive Thinking Perceiving) personality type - this means I've an Inventor Personality - who am I to argue? You can trust me - I'm a doctor! I obtained my Ph.D. (Data Mining using Symbolic Genetic Algorithms and Interactive Visualisation) from the University of Birmingham in 1999.
Michael Voong
New interfaces to online music
Tim Williams
T.M.Williams@cs.bham.ac.ukhttp://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~tmw/
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I currently work on the Autotrain Project and my interests are mostly in internet technologies, specifically Java (esp Servlets), Apache etc.
Past Members
Chris Clark
Web clipping and scrapbooks
Sam Davies
Worked on digital pen-based applications and user testing for drink and drug impairment
Benjamin Dotto
Wireless LAN location systems
Fatma Elsayed Moawad
Interests included shared spaces, accessible everywhere.....
Peter Lonsdale
Research Fellow on EU IST Project MOBIlearn: next generation paradigms for mobile communications and learning. Worked on a context-awareness subsystem to use contextual data about mobile users and their surroundings to tailor content and options. PhD (part-time): mobile devices and participatory simulations - using PDAs and mobile phones as facilitators for collaborative games.
Mike Sharples
Worked on MOBIlearn (www.mobilearn.org), a major project funded by the EC Information Society Technologies programme.
Jon Shuster
Ambient art - designed and built infrastructure for extensible web-service based ambient sensing network and basic ambient art display (http://www.jonshuster.co.uk/project/)
Justin Wilkes
Researched into personality and its instantiation in abstract interfaces, with a focus on ubiquitous interaction issues
Barry Wilkins
Information Visualisation.
Daniel Witchett
Developed ambient art systems
Doris Yang
Research interests included Human-Computer Interaction, e-Learning & m-Learning Technology, Work-based learning, Collaborative Learning, Continuous Professional Development