Research on data science, human-computer interaction, interface design, information visualization, and visual analytics
The Visualization for Information Analysis lab (vialab) is a research group with a focus on information visualization, with special attention on text and document analysis. Other research themes include human-computer interaction more generally, interactive pen/touch surface display interaction and applications research, and computer supported learning. The lab maintains a range of collaborations with other academic researchers both at Ontario Tech and beyond, as well as industrial collaborations.
Visualization design and implementation, usability testing, interface design, and interaction design, crowd-sourced studies, eye-tracking studies
- Arts and cultural industries
- Education
- Information and communication technologies and media
- Management and business related services
- Policy and governance
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| OptiTrack – Motion Capture System | Millimeter precision tracking of people and objects |
| MultiTaction 55” pen/touch screen | Pen/touch enabled screen |
| Hoylu Interactive Wall Display | Pen-enabled wall display for large-scale analytics applications |
| HTC VIVE VR Headset | Virtual reality system |
| Tobii Eye X60 Tracker | Precision eye-tracking system |
| Pupil Eye Tracker (2) | Head-mounted eye-tracking system (mobile) |
| Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Pen | Pen/touch interaction device |
| Shimmer GSR sensor | Wrist worn Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) sensor to measure stress |
Private and public sector research partners
- Microsoft Research
- Quillsoft
Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| A world beyond passwords | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-world-beyond-passwords/ |
| Text Visualization: Past, Present and Future with Chris Collins (podcast) | https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/062-text-visualization-past-present-future-chris-collins/id502854960?i=1000355855919 |
| The Secret Life of Passwords | https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/19/magazine/the-secret-life-of-passwords.html |
| Is there ‘love’ in your online passwords? | https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/02/13/is-there-love-in-your-online-passwords.html |