Dr. Sang Leigh

Biography

Sang Leigh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design at Cornell University. His research interests are centered around Human-Computer Interaction, focusing on the design and development of assistive technologies for individuals with motor disabilities. Before joining Cornell, he was a Senior Principal Creative Technologist at Samsung Design Innovation Center and an Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech. He received his PhD from the MIT Media Lab in 2018. His notable contributions include leading the software development for eyeCan, an open-source eye-mouse designed to assist people with motor disabilities. Sang's work has been featured in prestigious HCI conferences such as CHI, TEI, and NIME, and has appeared in journals like Leonardo and IEEE Pervasive Computing. He has been recognized with awards including the Fast Company Innovation Design Award and has exhibited his work in significant art exhibitions such as SIGGRAPH ASIA and CHI. In addition to his academic and creative endeavors, Sang has received extensive media coverage from outlets like BBC and WIRED and has been invited to speak at national and international events including TEDx.

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