Top 10 Affective Computing experts to follow
Dr. Rosalind Picard: A pioneer in the field, Dr. Picard is the founder and director of the Affective Computing Research Group at the MIT Media Lab. She authored the seminal book “Affective Computing” and co-founded Affectiva, a company specializing in emotion recognition technology.
Dr. Maja Pantic: A professor at Imperial College London, Dr. Pantic’s research focuses on machine analysis of human non-verbal behavior. She has made significant contributions to automatic facial expression recognition and emotion-oriented computing.
Dr. Björn Schuller: Known for his work on speech and emotion, Dr. Schuller’s research is integral to understanding how voice reveals emotions, leading to advancements in human-computer interaction.
Dr. Rana el Kaliouby: As the co-founder and CEO of Affectiva, Dr. el Kaliouby plays a crucial role in commercializing emotion-sensing and analytics technology, especially in industries like advertising and automotive.
Dr. Rafael Calvo: A professor at the University of Sydney, Dr. Calvo co-authored the book “Positive Computing,” exploring how technology can be designed to support wellbeing and human potential, central themes in affective computing.
Dr. Sidney D’Mello: His research, spanning cognitive science, human-computer interaction, and artificial intelligence, looks into the emotional and cognitive dynamics of complex learning and problem-solving.
Dr. Elisabeth André: A professor at the University of Augsburg, Dr. André’s work in multimodal human-computer interaction and embodied conversational agents has contributed immensely to making technology more emotionally aware.
Dr. Ming-Hsuan Yang: Focusing on computer vision and human-centered computing, Dr. Yang’s research at the University of California, Merced, has advanced the field of emotion detection from visual cues.
Dr. Stacy Marsella: A professor at Northeastern University, Marsella’s expertise in virtual human agents and computational models of emotion provides insights into how virtual entities can understand and simulate human emotions.
Dr. Emily Mower Provost: Based at the University of Michigan, her work at the intersection of emotion and computing, especially in speech processing, has implications for health and communication technologies.