Our Vision
To be a leading research group that bridges the gap between human needs and technology capabilities, creating systems that are intuitive, inclusive, and impactful for diverse users across the world.
Research Philosophy
The remarkable increase in the use of portable devices for content delivery — ranging from smartwatches to large interactive displays — combined with shifting user consumption patterns, presents both challenges and opportunities for computing research.
UCC Lab addresses these challenges by emphasizing that user diversity in age, education, culture, and gender requires intentional, user-centered application design. Our interdisciplinary approach draws on Human-Computer Interaction, Educational Technology, Virtual Reality, and Network Engineering.
Three Research Pillars
D-1: User-Centric Computing
Designing applications and interfaces for heterogeneous user groups. We study cognitive, affective, and behavioral aspects of user interaction to create more accessible and effective systems.
D-2: Networked Applications
Building robust connected applications that handle multi-device ecosystems. We investigate protocols, architectures, and middleware for seamless content delivery.
D-3: Quality of Experience
Measuring, modeling, and optimizing the perceived quality of multimedia applications. We develop metrics and techniques to align network performance with human perception.