Dr. Mark Hancock

Professor

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Biography

Professor and Chair of the Department of Management Science and Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Mark Hancock leads research in human-computer interaction, enhancing how technology can facilitate richer and faster interaction through the use of one's body movements. His work focuses on understanding human perception and movement to inform the design of new media interactions, addressing the growing demand for more effective and responsive interactions as technology becomes ubiquitous in everyday environments. Mark is committed to exploring fundamental aspects of human movement perception to drive innovation in how people engage with computers, aiming to harness the potential of natural interactions that utilize hands and bodies. His interdisciplinary approach integrates insights from systems design engineering and computer science, aiming to improve collaborative efforts and interaction experiences across diverse platforms.

Research Interests

Awards

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Top Ontario Researchers 2016

2016-01-01
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ACM CHI Golden Mouse Award

2016-01-01
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ISS 2018 10-Year Impact Award

2018-01-01
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ACM CHI Honorable Mention (Alzayat et al.)

2019-01-01
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ACM CHI Honorable Mention (Harris & Hancock)

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.