Dr. John Hansen

Biography

John Paulin Hansen is a Bevica professor in the Innovation Division at the Technical University of Denmark. He obtained his Ph.D. in 1992 from the Institute of Psychology at The University of Aarhus. With extensive experience, John worked for eight years at the Systems Analysis Department of Risø National Laboratory and 15 years as an associate professor at the University of Copenhagen, where he led educational programs and research groups. His research areas encompass human factors, human-computer interaction, and a special focus on innovation, e-health, and usability of new technologies. John has contributed to the development of eye-tracking technology for individuals with disabilities, initiating the EU Network of Excellence "Communication Gaze Interaction" (COGAIN) involving 100 researchers. He also co-founded the startup Eye Tribe, which developed innovative gaze tracking products and was acquired by Facebook/Oculus in December 2016. Furthermore, he has been involved in another start-up, Obital, specializing in eye gaze interaction, which was purchased by GN Audio in December 2020. His laboratory, "GazeIT," supports individuals with severe motor challenges through gaze and voice interaction technologies. Currently, John’s involvement includes an EU Horizon 2020 project aimed at building next-generation augmented reality interfaces for exoskeletons to aid in stroke rehabilitation, linking his work to the UN Sustainable Development Goals for improving quality of life.

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