My research focus lies in the domain of cyberpsychology, comprising of human-computer interaction and cognitive psychology.
My publications can be seen on Google Scholar or on ORCID.
Class and Gender Inclusion in CHi: a Newcomer's Perspective
This paper was accepted for the CHInclusion workshop at the CHI 2019 in Glasgow.
Abstract:
Inclusivity is key to all research, but particularly that with as strong a human focus as HCI. It's important for not only our research community but also to ensure the research we conduct is as inclusive as possible and considers all types of human and their interactions with technology. In particular, socio- economic status is a global aspect of inclusion that prevents people of low income backgrounds from getting involved in computer science and CHI. In countries like the UK that barrier disproportionately effects BME people, leading to higher education and academia to be predominantly white. Furthermore, gender is a well-known barrier in scientific disciplines. However, non-binary identities and unique challenges faced by trans researchers are important to consider when making a safe and inclusive community for everyone. Understanding gender and sex as different terms can also be beneficial in ensuring research is accurately measuring phenomena. These issues are discussed from the perspective of a new member of CHI community, with limited experience of global academia.
Supporting Stimulation Needs in Dementia Care through Wall-Sized Displays
This paper was presented virtually at CHI2020.
Abstract:
Beside reminiscing, the increasing cognitive decline in dementia can also be addressed through sensory stimulation allowing the immediate, nonverbal engagement with the world through one's senses. Much HCI work has prioritized cognitive stimulation for reminiscing or personhood often on small screens, while less research has explored sensory stimulation like the one enabled by large displays. We describe a year-long deployment in a residential care home of a wall-sized display, and explored its domestication through 24 contextual interviews. Findings indicate strong engagement and attachment to the display which has inspired four psychosocial interventions using online generic content. We discuss the value of these findings for personhood through residents' exercise of choices, the tension between generic/personal content and its public/private use, the importance of participatory research approach to domestication, and the infrastructure-based prototype, illustrated by the DementiaWall and its generative quality.
Technology-Induced Human Memory Degradation
This paper was accepted for the CHI4EVIL workshop at the CHI 2019 in Glasgow.