Ahmed joined the SCHI Lab as a research intern in October-November 2019. He completed an MSc in Data Science under the supervision of Dr. Julie Weeds at the University of Sussex, a Bachelor in Computer Science in 2016 at Helwan university. His research is focused on the field of Human-Computer Interaction and the language of smell. He is interested in exploring how the language that is used to describe olfactory experience could be used to categorise these experiences and explore potential applications from the language of smell that can orient the community of HCI.
Nicolò Dozio
Erasmus Student
Nicolò joined the SCHI Lab from April 2019 to September 2019 as an Erasmus student after receiving his MSc in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology in 2018 and his BSc in Psychological Science in 2016, both from the University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy). He previously worked as a neuropsychologist trainee at the Ospedale Valduce - Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Centre (2018-19). He is interested in new technologies that include multisensory feedback in order to create new rehabilitation methods for neuropsychological disorders.
Minghao Liu (Andrew)
Research Student
Minghao Liu joined the SCHI Lab in September 2018 until February 2019 as a research student working on Olfactory and Gustatory integrations for an Interactive Design Framework in Virtual Reality. He received his MSc in Computing with Digital Media (2017) and BSc in Games and Multimedia Environments (2016) from the University of Sussex. He is passionate about novel interaction technologies and, in the SCHI Lab, he is motivated to explore the meaningful use of smell and taste when interacting with technology.
Chi Thanh Vi
Research Fellow
Chi was a member of the the SCHI Lab from July 2015 to July 2018 as a Research Fellow in Multisensory Experiences. He received his PhD in Computer Science in 2014 and MSc in Advance Computing: Internet Technologies with Security in 2008, both from University of Bristol, UK. He received his BSc in Electronics and Telecommunications at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam in 2006. His research interest falls into the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) multidisciplinary domain, where there is a cross feeding between Computer Science, Neuroscience, and Psychology. More specifically, he is interested in using different brain sensing methods (for example EEG and fMRI) to understand the neural basis of different user states and investigating how it can benefit to HCI users.
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Idil Bozkurt
Visiting Artist
Idil joined the SCHI Lab as a visiting artist in October 2017 until January 2018. She was a multimedia artist living in Brighton who also worked as a freelance lens-based media producer. Her artwork takes a critical view of social-gender politics, identity, urban spaces and explores the varying relationships between popular culture and multimedia experiences. She completed her MA in Film Studies at the University of Sussex in 2016
J. Luis Berna Moya
Research Technician
Luis joined the SCHI team as a research technician from October 2015 to September 2017, having received a BSc in electrical/ electronic engineering from Sussex University in July 2015. With a passion for electronics and building embedded devices. Recently he rediscovered electronics by applying them to HCI building test devices in the SCHI team. Luis has an extensive background in the power distribution industry from his native country of Spain as well as auto-mechanical engineering.
Angélique Montuwy
Visiting PhD student
Angélique was visiting the SCHI Lab for the month of July 2017 and is a PhD student in Human Factors at Telecom ParisTech (Paris, France). She is interested in sensory modalities used to provide navigation information to older pedestrians via mobile and/or wearable devices. She has studied Computer Sciences and Digital Culture at University of Rennes and has previous working experiences in designing websites, apps and learning contents.
Elia Gatti
Research Fellow
Elia was a post doctorate fellow in Multisensory Experiences and part of the staff working at the SCHI Lab from September 2015 until April 2017. He received a PhD in Design in 2014, a MSc in Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics in 2015, another MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience in 2010, and a bachelor in psychology in 2008. He was visiting researcher at the University of Oxford, ETH in Zurich, and Oslo Business school. He worked as research intern at Oculus Research, WA. His research at the SCHI lab focuses on applying insights from psychophysics and computational neurosciences to HCI. He is particularly interested in emotion communication through simple sensory stimuli and object perception in virtual reality. He works in collaboration with University of Birmingham, UK, and Oculus research, WA. His favorite color is blue.
Elena Calzolari
Research Assistant
Elena is a visiting fellow at the SCHI Lab from July 2016 to September 2016 investigating the communication and mediation of emotions through different sensory modalities (e.g., vision, audition and touch). She received a PhD in Experimental Psychology, Linguistics and Cognitive Neuroscience in 2016, a MSc in Clinical Psychology, Developmental and Neuropsychology (with specialism in Neuropsychology of adults and elderly people) in 2010, and a bachelor in Psychology 2008. She was a visiting researcher at Birkbeck, University of London. She is interested in neuropsychology (in particular unilateral spatial neglect), spatial and bodily representations and their link with physiological parameters, and touch perception.
Afia Massod
Research Assistant
Afia joined us in July & August 2016 to explore the electrophysiology of awe-filled experiences with relevance to the field of Human Computer Interaction. Prior to joining Sussex, she designed and developed an online Peer Assisted Learning programme (University of Leicester), worked on several research projects in the areas of neuroscience and neuropsychology (University of Birmingham) whilst also mentoring students with Mental Health & Learning Disabilities in Higher education. Afia has a M.Res in Cognitive Neuropsychology & Rehabilitation (2010). Her primary interest is in sensory motor neuroscience and rehabilitation of movement disorders using interactive technology.
Olivia Jezler
Visiting Fellow
Olivia was a visiting fellow at the SCHI Lab from October 2015 to February 2016 investigating the interaction opportunities around smell. She has a professional background in the fragrance industry in New York and Sao Paulo. Her experience spans from working with global fmcg companies such as Johnsons, Beiersdorf, Unilever, Victoria’s Secret, to niche luxury brands as well as in house at Natura in Brazil. Throughout the years she has also worked with perfumer Christophe Laudamiel on projects including scent experiences for the World Economic Forum, Harvard University and Weizmann Institute of Science. Her interest lies in odor delivery and detection applications that impact perception and behavior change. She holds a BA from Parsons School of Design in New York.
Carly Brownbridge
Research Fellow
Carly joined the SCHI Lab in April 2015 for a six-month industry project exploring the future of olfactory interfaces for the automotive context. She holds a degree in Theatre Studies from Bath Spa University. Carly produces research showcase films and design fictions. Examples of her previous films on multi-sensory experience research can be found
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