Human Computer Interaction
Research Staff
Academics: A/Prof Bill Wilson (PhD, University of Sydney 1977), Dr. Daniel Woo, Dr. Andrew Taylor (PhD, University of Sydney 1991), Dr. Tim Lambert (PhD, Manitoba 1994), Dr.Nadine Marcus, Prof Donald Michie (adjunct), Dr. Jean Hayes-Michie (adjunct)
PG Research Students: 4
Research MSc: 1
Honours Students: 39
Capability:
The group conducts research into the usability of technology for a broad range of application domains. Other research work in acoustics and multimedia is being conducted.
Research areas include:
- cognitive modelling
- natural language processing
- neural networks
- graphical user Interfaces (desktop, web-based, handheld)
- speech and audio user interfaces
- avatars and conversational agents
- ill-formed language processing
- human perception (visual and audio)
- universal access
- human input/output device design and assessment
- tools for usability
- usability of consumer electronics
- mental load reduction
- computational bioacoustics
- automatic sound classification
Trackrecord (1997-2001)
Research Grants:
- ARC Grants $74,000
- Faculty of Engineering Infrastructure Grant $70,000
- Federal Grant $100,000
- Environmental Australia Grant $55,000
- CSIRO/ANZECC Cane Toad Management Committee $100,000
National Collaborations: Cognitive Modelling research, Graeme Halford, Psychology, University of Queensland, Spatial Audio Technology, Nigel Helyer, Lake Technology Usability of Spectrophotometry Devices, Dr. R. Haines, School of Chemistry, UNSW; Dr. K. H. Min, Auckland University of Technology, Applications of GPS, Dr. Chris Rizos, School of Geomatic Engineering, UNSW;
International Collaborations: Cognitive Modelling research, Steven Phillips, Neuroscience Research Institute, Tsukuba, Japan
International Links: Speech Recognition for Telephone Applications, SpeechWorks Inc
Journal Papers: 7
Refereed Conference Papers: 17
PhD Completions: 2Consulting: DSTO, University of Queensland Department of Zoology
Facilities:
A new research laboratory for Human Computer Interaction studies has been established in 2001. The laboratory consists of a sound-proofed experimental area and an observation room. The experimental area was designed to seat up to 8 people providing facilities for usability assessment for collaborative environments.
The research laboratory is used for usability studies and database recording consisting of:
- Multi-channel video camera and audio capture
- VGA record and monitoring
A new student laboratory and training room is also used for HCI related courses consisting of 21 Power Macintosh G4 systems.
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