The HCI Program brings together a group of researchers improving interaction between people and computers. We discover and develop new technologies that help people and build better societies. Our research involves a combination of the following approaches:
  • Tools that support the construction of highly interactive interfaces
  • Techniques that promote more effective and engaging interaction
  • Technologies that enable people to interact in novel ways

Current activities

We are looking for collaborators and postgraduate research students to join active research projects in the following areas:

  • Augmented reality: adding computer-generated information to real-world environments to enable richer interaction in everyday situations.
  • Computer-supported cooperative work: using computers to communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with anyone, anywhere, anytime.
  • Games and simulation: combining virtual reality and haptic interaction to create realistic environments for training and collaboration.
  • Mobile devices and interfaces: developing and deploying applications on mobile computer platforms so that people can interact with computers in their day-to-day activities.
  • Human factors engineering: applying knowledge about how people work to make computers and people work better together.
  • Information retrieval and visualisation: finding better ways for people to easily and intuitively find the information they really need.
  • Assistive technologies: crafting hardware and software solutions for people who need extra help in their daily lives.

People

Our group comprises the following researchers:

More information...

For more information on our current activities, or if you're interested in joining our group, please contact A/Prof Paul Calder .