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Kirsten Cater is a Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Bristol, focusing on designing elegant solutions that enhance people's experiences and interactions within physical environments and urban public spaces through mobile sensor technologies. Her research encompasses location-based experiences, gamification, virtual reality, data collection via crowdsourcing, novel interactions with big data, and tangible user interfaces for the elderly. As a leading figure in the Bristol Interaction Group, she emphasizes public engagement through her work in primary and secondary schools and popular media. Professor Cater has also co-directed the Pervasive Media Studio, driving innovation and supporting research in pervasive media, establishing a partnership with the University of West of England and Watershed. She believes in embedding innovation and entrepreneurship in teaching, preparing students for the complex challenges of the 21st century. Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Bristol and a PhD in Computer Science, under the supervision of Professor Alan Chalmers. Her postdoctoral research involved a collaboration with Hewlett Packard on location-based experiences in urban public spaces. Kirsten has an extensive publication history and is dedicated to user participation guiding future technological applications.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.