Dr. Kc Collins

Associate Professor

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Biography

KC Collins is an Associate Professor at the School of Information Technology, Carleton University. His work focuses on sound and music technology, exploring how new technologies impact auditory experiences. His research includes studies of sound in various contexts such as smart tables, mobile phones, video games, virtual reality, and slot machines. He is a member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars and has received multiple research awards. Additionally, Collins is a filmmaker with a keen interest in interactive narratives and has worked extensively in areas like sonic branding and user experience in human-computer interaction. His research interests encompass sound, human-computer interaction, games, virtual and augmented reality, multimodal interaction, perception, and user experience. He has contributed to editorial boards for various journals and has been actively involved in program committees for notable events like the GameSoundCon and IEEE Conference on Games.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-09-01 — Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON

Teaching and conducting research in Information Technology, focusing on sound and interaction within technology.

Requirements for Carleton University

Master 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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.