Dr. Aisling O Kane

Associate Professor

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Biography

Aisling O'Kane is an Associate Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Bristol. Her research focuses on understanding health and wellbeing technologies, employing qualitative participatory design approaches to study interactive technologies including fitness apps, medical devices, and wearable technologies. She has examined the use of Type 1 Diabetes devices and various applications aiming to assist people with fitness and medical needs. Recent studies include investigations into the practices and trends of designing and sharing do-it-yourself health technologies, particularly regarding Type 1 Diabetes. Her projects involve the use of physiological data and AI-based closed-loop systems targeted at young adults with Type 1 Diabetes. O'Kane's work reflects a commitment to addressing real-world challenges through technology in healthcare, aiming for improvements in the effectiveness and user-friendliness of health solutions.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2023-12-01 — 2024-06-01

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG, GB

Associate Professor focusing on Human-Computer Interaction and health technologies.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.