Dr. Steven Feiner

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Biography

Steven K. Feiner is the Wang Family Professor at Columbia University's Data Science Institute and a leading figure in the fields of human-computer interaction, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR). He directs the Computer Graphics and User Interfaces Lab, where his research over the past 25 years has focused on the design and evaluation of novel 3D interaction and visualization techniques. One of Feiner's notable contributions was the creation of a mobile AR system that utilized a see-through head-worn display and GPS back in 1996, paving the way for current outdoor smartphone AR applications. His work has been applied across various domains, including tourism, journalism, maintenance, assembly, construction, and everyday computing. Feiner's professional accolades include being a Fellow of the ACM and IEEE and a member of the ACM SIGCHI Academy and IEEE VR Academy. He received the ACM SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award in 2018 and has garnered multiple awards for his impact on the virtual reality community, showcasing his significant influence and contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1987-01-01 — Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Directs the Computer Graphics and User Interfaces Lab, focusing on the advancement of human-computer interaction and AR/VR technologies.

Awards

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Lifetime Research Award

2018-01-01
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Career Impact Award

2017-01-01
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Virtual Reality Career Award

2014-01-01

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)