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User Interfaces at Aalto University

User Interfaces at Aalto University

Computational interaction: Modeling, optimization, machine learning

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User Interfaces Research Group at Aalto University

We use computers to make computers easier to use! Our group investigates computational methods for human-computer interaction and design. Application areas range from classic UIs like keyboards, menus, buttons, and web pages to novel input methods like gestural interaction. Our research includes mathematical and computational modelling of interactive behavior — including human capacities like perception, attention, learning, experience, and motor control — and relevant algorithmic methods such as optimization and machine learning.

Interactive AI research / Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence FCAI

The group participates in research on methods for AI that understands people at FCAI, the Finnish Center for AI. Our research develops models and theories that allow AI to infer human beliefs and abilities from observations and predict the consequences of their actions on humans.

Personnel

  • Prof. Antti Oulasvirta: Modeling, computational methods

  • Dr. Jussi P.P. Jokinen: Cognitive science
  • Dr. Niraj Dayama: Combinatorial optimization
  • Dr. Sunjun Kim: Interface technology
  • Dr. Markku Laine: Web engineering
  • Dr. Kashyap Todi: Intelligent systems
  • Dr. AurĂ©lien Nioche: Cognitive science
  • Dr. Ai Nakajima: Design and machine learning
  • Dr. Luis Leiva: HCI and machine learning
  • MSc. Morteza Shiripour: Layout optimization
  • MBA Yi-Chi Liao: Input methods

Research assistants:
  • BA Marko Repo: Experimental research, cognitive science

Alumni:
  • MSc. Janin Koch: Interaction design, interactive machine learning
  • MSc. Kseniia Belorustceva: Front-end development, self-optimizing web layouts
  • Dr. Tuukka Ruotsalo; now at University of Helsinki
  • MSc. Anna Feit: Text entry, optimization (SIGCHI Dissertation Award 2019 winner; now at ETH Zurich)
  • Dr. Byungjoo Lee: Mechanical engineering, input devices (KAIST)
  • Dr. Eve Hoggan: smart material, novel interaction techniques and feedback (Aarhus)
  • Dr. Kumaripaba Athukorala: Information search (Liberty Insurance)
  • Dr. Mathieu Nancel: Interaction techniques (INRIA)
  • Dr. Daryl Weir: Machine learning, modeling, touch (Futurice)

Funding

The group is funded by the European Research Council (Starting Grant COMPUTED), Academy of Finland, the Technology Industries of Finland, and FCAI.

News

  • Simo Santala placed third in the CHI Student Research Competition

  • Xinhui Jiang / KUT visits

  • CHI2020 papers online now

  • Postdoc positions at FCAI

  • Aalto Science Institute’s internship call is open

  • New paper on visual search in graphical interaction

  • YLE launches a national typing game campaign with Aalto

  • Press release: Most Finns very satisfied with 4G network quality

  • Talk: Dr. Julien Gori / LRI on Wed Oct 23

  • Press release out: Smartphone typing speeds catching up wth keyboards, study shows

  • PhD positions in the HICT network. DL August 12

  • paper: “It’s Time to Rediscover HCI Models

  • New version of AIM (Aalto Interface Metrics) launched

  • Python notebooks available from a CHI 2019 Course on Computational Interaction with Bayesian Methods

  • Postdoc, research fellow, and visiting professor positions

  • IEEE Spectrum on the new algorithmically designed keyboard standard

  • France Wants This New Algorithmically Designed Keyboard to Save the French Language

  • Software developer position

  • EIT HCID Master’s programme to offer specialization in computational interaction

  • Open PhD positions in computational interaction and interactive AI: Deadline Jan 31

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Contact us

The group is located in T Building, Konemiehentie 2, PO Box 15400.

School of Electrical Engineering
Aalto University
FINLAND
Tel. +358 9 47 001

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  • IxDA Helsinki
  • SIGCHI Finland chapter
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