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Oussama Metatla is an Associate Professor in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Bristol and Co-Head of the Bristol Interaction Group. His research focuses on making human society more inclusive for disabled people through innovative design methods, exploring the principles of multisensory interaction and embodied cognition. He actively promotes the involvement of both disabled and non-disabled individuals in co-designing inclusive technologies. Metatla employs a mixed-methods approach to investigate these areas, incorporating theory, fieldwork, and evaluation. His notable projects include the ERC Consolidator Grant project, 'Inclusive Cross-sensory Social Play', aimed at developing assistive technology for blind and visually impaired children. He has also held an EPSRC Early Career Fellowship focused on improving inclusion through educational technologies.
University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG
Conducting research and teaching in the field of human-computer interaction.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.