Dr. Catherine Holloway

Biography

Catherine Holloway is a Professor of Interaction Design and Innovation at University College London. She serves as the Academic Director of the Global Disability Innovation Hub, which she co-founded in 2016. Her work spans the fields of Disability Innovation and Human-Computer Interaction, with a focus on inclusive design and equitable technology development. The GDI Hub has established itself as a Collaborating Centre for Assistive Technology, managing a portfolio worth £50 million and reaching over 64 million people across 41 countries. With decades of experience in assistive technology, Catherine's research centers on inclusive language, human-centered AI, and local inclusive innovation, especially in contexts of trauma. She collaborates with organizations such as the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families and has contributed extensively to the academic community, publishing over 190 papers and a co-authored book titled 'Disability Interactions – Creating Inclusive Innovations'. Additionally, she has served on significant committees, including the EPSRC Strategic Advisory Team for Healthcare Technologies and the Chair of AI Assistive Technologies at the UNESCO Centre for Artificial Intelligence.

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