Human-Computer Interaction Lab

The Human-Computer Interaction Lab is dedicated to exploring innovative ways to understand and enhance interaction between humans and computers. Through interdisciplinary research, we strive to improve user experiences, interface design, and the usability of technology across various domains.

The lab is located at Northern Kentucky University, in Griffin Hall 342


Projects

Remote eye tracking

Collecting and analyzing eye-tracking data without dedicated devices

AI-driven mental health therapist

Using generative AI to support individuals with communication disabilities

Bidding behavior analysis

Understanding auction and human dynamics through auction data

Data viz in teaching evaluations

Improving the user experience through better data and visualization

Accessible resources for the blind

Increasing accessibility of everyday technology to support special needs


People

Lab head

Dr. Nicholas Caporusso

Associate Professor
School of Computing and Analytics

Einstein, Puph.D.

Lab supervisor

Current research assistants

In alphabetical order

Bikash Acharya

Data Analytics
Computer Science

Bhuwan Bhandari

Full-stack development
Computer Science

Smaran Bhattarai

Full-stack development
Computer Science

My Doan

User Experience
Marketing

Mackenzie Glaser

L.I.F.E. Fellowship
Computer Science

Tyler Egloff

L.I.F.E. Fellowship
Computer Science

Rita Ghimire

Applied AI research
Computer Science

Vickey Ghimire

Data Analytics
Computer Science

Elaina Hall

L.I.F.E. Fellowship
Computer Science

Rajani Kharki

Data Analytics
Computer Science

Sophia Kapszukiewicz

L.I.F.E. Fellowship
Computer Science

Olivia Kennedy

Health technology
Biological Sciences

Aaditya Khanal

Data Analytics
Data Science

Na Le

Data visualization
Graphic design

Oshan Maharjan

Full-stack development
Computer Science

Cong Thien Ha Nguyen

Large Language Models
Computer Science

Priyanka Pandit

Data Analytics
Computer Science

Nga (Fiona) Phan

Large Language Models
Computer Science

Gaurab Upreti

Data analytics and visualization
Computer Science

Former students/research assistants

In alphabetical order

Lulseged Admasu

Full-stack development
Computer Science

Seth Beesley

Full-stack development
Applied Software Engineering

Chris King

Client-side development
Software Engineering

Quentin Roa

Tactile research
Applied Software Engineering

Ba Ta

Full-stack development
Computer Science

Brett Thaman

Full-stack development
Information Technology

Anh Tran

UR-STEM 2023 research
Data Science


Publications


Join

If you want to join, send an email to Dr. Nicholas Caporusso (caporusson1@nku.edu).