ISRG
Interactive Systems Research Group

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New MSc Projects in HCI for 2002-2003 Courses


The Interactive Systems Research Group (ISRG) at the University of Teesside undertakes research and development within the broad area of human-computer interaction (HCI).

The research interests of ISRG are primarily concerned with exploring the effects that computer technology has on the activities and behaviour of individuals and groups of people that are involved in some form of collaborative activity.  We are also concerned with studying the ways in which people, working either individually or as a collaborative group interact with computer systems.

Some of the research areas in which we are currently involved are listed below:

  • end-user interface design
  • interface evaluation
  • graphical user interfaces
  • mental models
  • metaphors
  • iconic communication
  • hypermedia
  • electronic performance support systems
  • web-based teaching and learning
  • computer-assisted learning
  • electronic libraries
  • electronic books

Normally, within the projects that we undertake, there are two basic perspectives that are considered: the psychological perspective (human-centred); and the technical perspective (computer-centred).

Examples of Current Projects

  • Exploring Extensible Markup Language (XML)
    - Project 1: Philip Hogg (MSc)
  • Web Design and Development
    - Project 1: Alan Walker-Gleaves (MSc)
  • Design Methodologies for Multimedia Products
    - Project 1: Susan Giller (PhD Research)
  • Web-based Distance Learning Tools
    - Project 1: S. Beckstrand (PhD Research)

Principal Researchers

There are two principal researchers responsible for coordinating the group's activities.  Details of these are given below:

  • Dr Paul van Schaik,
    Psychology Section,
    School of Social Sciences,
    University of Teesside,
    Borough Road,
    Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA.
  • Professor Philip Barker,
    Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory,
    School of Computing and Mathematics,
    University of Teesside,
    Borough Road,
    Middlesbrough, TS1 3BA.

 

Further Information

In order to obtain further information about the research and consultancy activities of ISRG please contact either of the following by email or telephone:

 

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