Dr. Katherine J. Kuchenbecker: Director at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Kuchenbecker’s research in haptic interfaces is pushing the envelope in how humans interact with virtual environments and robotics.
Dr. Vincent Hayward: A leading figure in haptic device design and tactile perception, Hayward’s foundational work at Sorbonne University has broad applications from virtual reality to medical diagnostics.
Dr. Heather Culbertson: At the University of Southern California, Culbertson focuses on realistic haptic feedback in virtual environments, emphasizing replicating the intricacies of human touch.
Dr. Hong Z. Tan: A professor at Yale, Tan is known for her research on haptic interfaces, human haptic perception, and the incorporation of the sense of touch in human-computer interactions.
Dr. Ki-Uk Kyung: With numerous patents to his name, Kyung’s work in LG Electronics and later in academia has been crucial in bringing advanced haptic feedback to consumer electronics.
Dr. Claudio Pacchierotti: Working at the University of Rennes, Pacchierotti’s expertise lies in enhancing the human experience in virtual and augmented reality through haptic feedback.
Dr. William Provancher: An innovator in tactile feedback methods for handheld devices, Provancher, based at the University of Utah, focuses on bringing nuanced haptic experiences to everyday electronics.
Dr. Karon E. MacLean: A professor at the University of British Columbia, MacLean’s work intersects robotics and haptic human-computer interaction, making technologies more intuitive and engaging.
Dr. Amir Karniel: Based at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Karniel’s insights into computational motor control have implications in haptic feedback, especially in rehabilitation robotics.
Dr. Pedro Lopes: At the University of Chicago, Lopes’ pioneering work on haptic feedback for augmented and virtual reality is bridging the gap between the digital and physical realms, enabling users to “feel” virtual objects.
