Oliver Schneider
Biography
I research Human-Computer Interaction and Haptics, specifically, what I call Haptic Computing. Haptic technology engages the sense of touch by providing physical feedback to users. I argue that the limiting factor for haptic technology is the lack of computing tools – systems that enable the large-scale creation, deployment, and study of haptic feedback. Without these tools, haptic technology will be limited to small, in-lab studies and slow deployment into commercial applications. My long-term goal is a suite of haptic computing tools to assist the creation, deployment, and study of haptic technology.
Research Interests
Human-computer interaction (HCI), Haptics, Creativity-support systems
Education
2016, Doctorate Computer Science, The University of British Columbia, Canada
2012, Master of Science Computer Science, The University of British Columbia, Canada
2010, Bachelor of Science (BSc) Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Teaching*
- MSCI 240 - Algorithms and Data Structures
- Taught in 2021, 2022, 2023
- MSCI 343 - Human-Computer Interaction
- Taught in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- MSCI 599 - Special Topics in Management Engineering Design
- Taught in 2020
- MSCI 630 - Human Computer Interaction
- Taught in 2021
- MSCI 718 - Statistical Methods for Data Analytics
- Taught in 2020, 2021, 2023
- MSCI 720 - Topics in Information and Information Systems
- Taught in 2020, 2024
- MSE 240 - Algorithms and Data Structures
- Taught in 2024, 2025
- MSE 343 - Human-Computer Interaction
- Taught in 2024, 2025
- MSE 630 - Human Computer Interaction
- Taught in 2025
* Only courses taught in the past 5 years are displayed.
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Graduate studies
I am currently seeking to accept graduate students. Please submit your graduate studies application and include my name as a potential advisor.