The Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) lab at Alfaisal University has a long history of pushing the boundaries of research in human-computer interaction. Our research includes innovation in user-interface software tools, studies of humanistic co-design for assistive technologies and tools to support them, gesture recognition, data visualization, user experience (UX) design, intelligent agents, human-robot interaction, extended reality (XR), and understanding and building platforms that maximize the positive organizational and social impact of technology. The HCI Lab offers programs (e.g. Workshops, Bootcamps, Masterclasses) dedicated to preparing professionals for careers related to human-computer interaction, user experience design and user-centered research.

Our research includes empirical and analytic studies of behavior among groups and individuals to inform the design and evaluation of new technologies, specifically in the scope of socio-cultural factors that influence the design of interfaces in the Arabic languages. Students from other departments at Alfaisal's College of Engineering and Sciences also find a rich source of research opportunities in the HCI Lab; and the HCI Lab has a rich history for research and development in partnership with industry.

Current Projects

Take a look at some of our recent faculty research and capstone projects, as well as our programs such as the annual AAC Think Tank and the CoCreate programs.

• Currency Readers for People with Visual Impairments
• Neuroemoji: Facial Recognition for Cranial Nerve Exams
• Virtual Reality (VR) for Dyslexia Screening
• Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) for Speech Therapy