I am the Co-Founder and Chairman of Daedalus Cybernetics (DC) a company with AI and accessibility subsidiaries MyUI.AI and Accessibility Research Platform.
At Clemson University I am a Dean's Associate Professor of Human-Centered Computing in the School of Computing. My research is focused on exploring user needs and translating this knowledge into highly usable transportation technologies. In my current position, I serve as the director of the Design and Research of In-Vehicle Experiences Lab (DRIVE Lab).
I've been conducting user research and building systems for nearly 20 years.
My focus is on conducting largely applied research that ultimately helps product and systems developers. My focus is on creating innovative solutions that stand out for their accessibility and creativity of design.
Whether it's developing a new accessible product or service, improving an existing one, or designing an entirely new experience, I excel when working in the unknown.
My work is predicated on creativity.
"Imagination is more important than knowledge.
Knowledge is limited.
Imagination encircles the world."
The Design and Research of In-Vehicle Experiences Lab (DRIVE Lab) brings together researchers from a variety of disciplines across Clemson University's three campuses.
Researchers in my lab include Automotive Engineering graduate students (Ph.D. & MSc), Human-Centered Computing Doctoral Students, Biomedical Data Science doctoral students, Computer Science graduate students (Ph.D. & MSc) and undergraduates from a variety of disciplines and departments.
In the DRIVE Lab we are dedicated to understanding and enhancing the human experience through technology.
Our research team leverages a diverse array of human-centered research methods to gain insights into user behaviors, needs, and preferences. These methods include user interviews, surveys, and focus groups, which allow us to directly gather qualitative data from our participants.
We also employ observational studies, where we meticulously observe users in their natural settings to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement. Additionally, we utilize a range of quantitative methods, such as usability testing and A/B testing, to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of user interfaces and experiences.
University of Florida
Dissertation: Autonomous Vehicles and Visually Impaired Operators
Clemson University
Program Project: MyUI.AI
East Carolina University
Thesis: Exploration the Usability Issues Faced by Individuals with Visual Impairments on Social Networking Sites
University of North Carolina Greensboro
2024 - Present
2018 - 2024
2014 - 2018