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Research output per year
Personal profile
Personal profile
I am a Senior Lecturer in Human Computer Interaction. My research focuses on the evaluation of user interfaces using task-based performance measures, eye tracking and psycho-physiological as well as qualitative measures in applied contexts, such as cybersecurity, games and AI.
Teaching
I presently teach on the topics of user experience and project management and co-lead the MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence and User Experience.
- User Experience Research (CMP513)
- Professional Project Planning and Prototyping (CMP308)
- Professional Project Development and Delivery (CMP311)
- Designing for the User (CMP206)
I would welcome to work with Honours or post-graduate students interested in exploring the user experience with technology.
Research interests
My recent research interests in HCI and UX relate to the areas of:
- cybersecurity
- agent design
- retail
- AI
- food presentation
- visualisations
I am currently supervising 2 PhD students in the area of cybersecurity and witness testimony.
Funding
Recent projects include:
2022 InGAME (R&D Hub for the Dundee video games cluster)
2020 SmARtview (data retrieval and monitoring of cattle)
2016 Create Converge, EU Interreg
Esteem
- Reviewer: EPSRC, Carnegie Trust,
- Reviewer: Journal of Personal & Ubiquitous Computing, British Journal of Psychology, International Journal on Universal Access in the Information Society, HCI Conference, NordiChi Conference, International Journal of Technology and Human Behaviour
- Guest Editor for Frontiers Journal
- Research Consultant at NCR
- External Examiner, Psychology, University of St. Andrews – 2008-2012
Knowledge Exchange
2020 InGAME, Co-I
2020 SmARtview, Cow recognition and data retrieval
2016 Create Converge, EU Interreg, Co-investigator
2013 Smart Algorithms for Media and Object Verification and Recognition I (Industry Partner), Principal Investigator
2013 Self-service experience research (Industry Partner), Principal Investigator
2012 Smart Algorithms for Media and Object Verification and Recognition II (Industry Partner), Principal Investigator
2012 The Mental Model of Self-service Technology (Industry Partner), Principal Investigator
2012 The application of human-like agents in self-service technology, Royal Academy of Engineering, Industrial Secondment (NCR), Principal Investigator
2011 A journey through the consumer experience; Industry-facing project (Industry Partner), MSc by Research Studentship
2011 A journey through the consumer experience – Research project to initiate links with Dalian Maritime University, China (Industry Partner), Principal Investigator
2010 Smart Algorithms for Media and Object Verification and Recognition - SAMOVAR (Industry Partner), Principal Investigator
Outreach
Study conducted and displayed at Dundee Science Centre (June-September 2012), Exhibition: Robot - The Fantasy & the Reality; attracted over 30,000 visitors
Space School 2007-2011
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Humans, Robots, or Avatars? Which do children and young people prefer disclosing forensic information to?
Conway, S., Gawrylowicz, J., Sloan, R. J. S. & Szymkowiak, A., 22 Jun 2022. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Using avatars in investigative interviews with children
Conway, S., Gawrylowicz, J., Sloan, R. & Szymkowiak, A., 31 Oct 2022, SIPR annual report 2021/22: annual report and accounts 2021/22 for the academic year ending 31 August 2022. Edinburgh: Scottish Institute for Policing Research, p. 64-64 1 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other chapter contribution
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Consumer perceptions and experiences with scan while you shop: insight and reflections from UK grocery retail in a Covid-19 context
Wasicka, A., Szymkowiak, A., Johnson, G., Archibald, J. & Turner, J., 2021, p. 330-331. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Team and group work: a student perspective of assessment and management
Wharton, Y., Horrocks, J., MacEachen, C. & Szymkowiak, A., 10 Dec 2021. 4 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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The relationship between tendency to attend to detail, sensory sensitivity, and affective response to food cues: a registered report
Wagner, J., Grigor, J., Abdullah, A., Cannon, P., Wilkin, J., Robertson, P. & Szymkowiak, A., 1 Aug 2021, In: International Journal of Psychophysiology. 166, p. 50-60 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Data for: Designing an interactive information tool for people affected by cancer: my journey dataset
Hughes, A. (Creator), Love, L. (Contributor), Szymkowiak, A. (Contributor) & Kang, K. L. (Contributor), Abertay University, 24 Aug 2022
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Understanding affective response to food using facial electromyography: a preliminary look at individual differences
Wagner, J. (Creator), Grigor, J. (Owner), Wilkin, J. (Owner) & Szymkowiak, A. (Owner), Abertay University, 1 Feb 2024
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