Dr. Karon Maclean

Professor

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Biography

Karon MacLean is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia. She holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences and Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. MacLean's academic career includes positions as a Member of the Research Staff at Interval Research Corp. and an Assistant Professor at UBC since 2000. She has received prestigious awards including the Peter Wall Fellowship in 2001, the Killam Research Fellowship in 2007, and the UBC Charles McDowell Award in 2008. Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, encompassing areas such as robotics and multimodal user experience. MacLean's work emphasizes restoring physicality in computer interactions and employs haptic feedback in design. She is particularly interested in applications that require continuous and expressive control, including media manipulation and computer-mediated affective communication.

Research Interests

Human-Computer Interaction Robotics Multimodal User Experience Sensory Perception Affective Computing

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Teaching and supervising in the Department of Computer Science, focusing on Human-Computer Interaction.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Engaged in teaching and research in Computer Science.

Awards

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Peter Wall Fellow

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Killam Research Fellow

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UBC Charles McDowell Award

Courses

Advanced Methods Human Computer Interaction Physical User Interface Design Evaluation Introduction Human Computer Interaction Methods

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.