His research interests are in Human-Computer Interaction, focusing on fundamental characteristics and novel forms of input and interaction. In addition to earning a PhD and MSc from the University of Toronto, he holds a BFA from the Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and continues to exhibit artwork and apply his combined art and science background to research. He has received multiple honours including: best paper awards at the ACM CHI and IHM conferences; the Bill Buxton Dissertation Award (2010); and a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (2011 - 2013). Many interaction techniques focus on immediate usability with little learning effort... published: 27 Jan 2017