Research
Designing for Wellbeing in Learning and Organizational Contexts
Core Methods: Human-centered informatics, wellbeing metrics, experience-centered learning, capability theory, reflective pedagogy
Human-Centered Data Interaction and Physicalization
Core Methods: Data humanism, physicalization, embodied interaction, critical data studies, speculative prototyping
Positive Design for Social and Relational Flourishing
Core Methods: Participatory design, tangible computing, health equity, intercorporeality, empathy-driven design
Technologies for Emotional and Mental Wellbeing
Core methods: Personal informatics, emotion-centered design, tangible interfaces, data physicalization, narrative design
Research Funding
Diverse funding from national agencies and internal university programs has supported a growing body of interdisciplinary research focused on Human-Centered Design, data-driven technologies, and experience-oriented learning. These grants include support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration (NFRF-E), and Carleton University’s internal programs such as the Multidisciplinary Research Catalyst Fund (MRCF), the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF), and the FUSION Skills Development Fund.
The funded and submitted projects span multiple research directions:
- Data physicalization and youth mental health, funded by NSERC–ECR, explores tangible, participatory approaches to help young people reflect on emotional well-being and technology use.
- Health data visualization and clinical communication, through an NFRF–Exploration grant, investigates interactive systems for enhancing shared understanding between patients and healthcare providers.
- Socially-inclusive extended reality (XR), supported by MRCF, focuses on multi-user low-cost XR platforms for equitable collaboration and communication.
- Design education and experiential learning, funded through CUELF and FUSION, integrates methods such as LEGO Serious Play and AI/Digital Literacy into curriculum development to foster critical reflection and creative problem-solving in students.
In addition to funded initiatives, further interdisciplinary projects have been submitted in collaboration with colleagues across institutions and disciplines, addressing themes such as assistive robotics, climate change education, dementia care, and remote immersive learning. This research portfolio reflects a sustained commitment to advancing design-led innovation for social impact, inclusion, and the responsible use of data and technology.