Dr. Kevin Ponto

Professor

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Biography

Kevin Ponto is a Bascom Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Department of Design Studies. His long-term goal is to redesign interfaces for physical and virtual worlds, leveraging methods from the fields of virtual reality, ubiquitous computing, and human-computer interaction design. Ponto actively collaborates with various departments on campus, including art, computer science, communication arts, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, nursing, and theater. His teaching focuses on wearable computing technology and the integration of virtual and augmented reality into educational practice. Ponto aims to bring together students from multiple disciplines, such as art, design, education, computer science, and engineering, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences