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Hrvoje Benko is an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington's Information School and Director of Research Science at Meta Reality Labs Research. His research primarily focuses on novel interaction techniques and devices in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). He is responsible for guiding the research vision and direction at Meta, particularly in human-computer interaction (HCI) research. Previously, he served as a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research, where he conducted influential research encompassing multi-touch interaction, room-scale virtual environments, and haptic devices. Benko has received numerous accolades for his work, including the UIST 2022 Lasting Impact Award for the OmniTouch project, and has co-authored over 100 scientific articles while holding more than 70 patents. His team’s work has been pivotal in commercial projects like Microsoft Touch Mouse and various other initiatives related to augmented and virtual reality interactions. Benko has been actively involved in the SIGCHI community, serving in leadership roles such as UIST General Chair and TOCHI Associate Editor. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Columbia University, and his presentations span various prestigious platforms, demonstrating his expertise in the field of interactive technology and mixed reality.
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