Human-Computer Interaction at MUN

Welcome to the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Lab in the Department of Computer Science at Memorial University, led by Jay Henderson. The lab mainly focuses on understanding human performance and experience with some form of input or interaction with a computer. Lately, we have worked on interactions with existing and new technologies, such as extended reality (VR, AR, MR) and generative AI.

Our work is supported by:

Research Areas

Our research lab predominantly investigates how humans interact with computers using a quantitative approach, in the following areas:

• Interactions in extended reality (VR, AR, MR):
  • Barehand input mechanics
  • XR in context (e.g. productivity, games, etc.)
  • Spatial awareness, memory, and skill acquisition
• Input and interactions with generative AI systems:
  • Multi-modal input techniques for generative AI
  • Using LLMs in context (e.g. games, writing, image generation)

Note: COMP 3150 is a prerequisite for MUN CS students interested in pursuing an Honours project with the lab.

Current Team

Jay Henderson
Assistant Professor

M. Amin Molaei
PhD Student

Ergonomics in XR

Co-supervised with Oscar Meruvia-Pastor

Daniel Jo
MSc Student

Contextual XR Interactions

Nishant Rathore
MSc Student

Interactions with Gen AI

Jason Bere
MSc Student, University of Guelph

Accessibility

Co-supervised with David Flatla

Chris Pickett
MSc Student

XR for Medicine

Co-supervised with Oscar Meruvia-Pastor

João Paulo Feitosa Secundo
MSc Student

Security/Privacy in XR

Eduardo Gracidas Reyes
MSc Student

XR for Medicine

Co-supervised with Oscar Meruvia-Pastor

Emily Dormody
BSc Honours Student

Contextual XR Interactions

Parmida Niroomand
BSc Honours Student

Gen AI and Education

Collaborators

Jessy Ceha
Independent Researcher

Oscar Meruvia-Pastor
Associate Professor
Memorial University

David Flatla
Associate Professor
University of Guelph

Robert J. Teather
Associate Professor
Carleton University

Eric DeMarbre
PhD Student
Carleton University

Alumni

Ridwan Abdulwaheed
BSc Honours Student

AR Games

Qiao Lu
BSc Honours Student

Feedback in XR

Arunav Saha
BSc Honours Student

Input in XR

Tushar Billakanti
BSc Honours Student
Undergraduate RA

Input in XR / Gen AI Input

Ahmed Julkernain
BSc Honours Student

Feedback in XR