Advanced Interaction Research Lab
A Human-Computer Interaction Lab at Drexel
About Drexel AIR Lab
Welcome to AIR Lab.
Our main research area is in human-computer interaction, specifically emerging interaction modes and techniques, such as brain-computer interfaces, physiological & wearable computing, neuroergonomics, and reality-based interaction. Our group's current focus is on brain-computer interaction, using machine learning approaches to build adaptive interactive systems. Our work has applications in areas such as driving, aviation, health, privacy, STEM education, gaming, accessibility, complex decision making, as well as human interaction with autonomous systems and vehicles.
We are part of the HCCLabs@Drexel within the College of Computing & Informatics at Drexel and also the Drexel School of Biomedical Engineering, Science & Health Systems.
Drexel AIR Lab Publications
2018
2017
D. Q. McDonald, E.T. Solovey (2017). User Identification from fNIRS Brain Data Using Deep Learning. In Proceedings of 2017 Conference on Neuroadaptive Technology.
R. Liu, E. Walker, E.T. Solovey (2017). Toward Neuroadaptive Personal Learning Environments. In Proceedings of 2017 Conference on Neuroadaptive Technology.
2016
F. Tucker, E. T. Solovey, C. Geib, F. Lee. Veneer: A Digital Visual Novel Game Exploring Player Empathy. In Proc. Meaningful Play. East Lansing, MI. October, 2016.
S. Keating, E. Walker, A. Motupali, E.T. Solovey. Toward Real-time Brain Sensing for Learning Assessment: Building a Rich Dataset. In Proc. ACM CHI 2016 Extended Abstracts. San Jose, CA. May, 2016.
2015
J. Reis, E. T. Solovey, J. Henner, K. Johnson, R. Hoffmeister. ASL CLeaR: STEM Education Tools for Deaf Students. Proc. ASSETS’15. (Poster paper) ACM. 2015.
2014
2013
Drexel AIR Lab News & Events
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2016
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June
Safa Aman (CS), Mridul Singhai (CS), Enioluwa Segun (CS)!
Wrap up Spring Quarter of CS 530: Developing User Interfaces. Check out course blog for projects! https://drexelui.wordpress.com/
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Drexel AIR Lab Research Projects
Drexel AIR Lab People
DIRECTOR
Erin T. Solovey
erin.solovey@drexel.edu
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
College of Computing & Informatics
School of Biomedical Engineering, Science & Health Systems
Drexel University
Locations & Contact
Lab: Rush Building, Drexel University
30 North 33rd Street
Room 032 (Usability Lab)
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: University Crossings, Drexel
3175 John F Kennedy Boulevard
Room 108
Philadelphia, PA 19104
CURRENT STUDENTS & RESEARCHERS
Leah Friedman
Undergrad/Coop
lmf323@drexel.edu
BS - Drexel University
(2019)
Cognitive Neuroscience
BS - Drexel University (2018)
Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (minor)
Ruixue Liu
PhD Student
rl498@drexel.edu
BS - Beihang University (2014) Airworthiness and Management
Juan Garcia Lopez
Undergrad/Coop
jlg435@drexel.edu
BS - Drexel University
(2020)
Computer Science
Reza Moradinezhad
PhD Student
reza.mora@drexel.edu
BS - University of Mazandaran (2013)
Information Technology
Denisa Qori
PhD Student
denisa.qori@drexel.edu
BS - Drexel University (2015) Computer Science
Psychology (Minor)
PAST STUDENTS & RESEARCHERS
Safa Aman
Undergrad/STAR Scholar
sra68@drexel.edu
BS - Drexel University (2020)
Computer Science
Economics (minor)
Bichu Ben
Undergrad/Part Time
bb588@drexel.edu
BS - Drexel University (2018)
Electrical Engineering
Craig Carr
Undergrad/STAR Scholar
chaoxys@gmail.com
BS - Drexel University (2017)
Software Engineering
Calan Farley
Undergrad/Coop
cmf344@drexel.edu
BS/MS - Drexel University (2018)
Biomedical Engineering
Biomechanics and Human Performance
Paritosh Gupta
Undergrad STAR Scholar
paritosh.gupta@yahoo.co.uk
BS - Drexel University (2018)
Computer Science
Stevie Mari Hawkins
Grad/Alum
sdh65@drexel.edu
MS - Drexel University (2015)
Computer Science
Patrick Hislop
Undergrad/STAR Scholar
pfh28@drexel.edu
BS - Drexel University (2019)
Software Engineering
Gloria Houseman
REThink Visiting Teacher
pwoold@gmail.com
Owen J. Roberts High School
Monica Jesteen
Undergrad/STAR
mj486@drexel.edu
BS - Drexel University (2020)
Biomedical Engineering
Bruce Karpe
REThink Visiting Teacher
Swenson Arts & Technology High School
Shelby Keating
Undergrad/ Coop
sak347@drexel.edu
BS/MS - Drexel University (2018)
Biomedical Engineering - Bioinformatics
Computer Science (minor)
BA - Williams College
(2019)
Computer Science, Cognitive Science
My Le
Undergrad/Coop
mtl54@drexel.edu
BS/BA - Drexel University (2015)
Management Information Systems
Information Systems (minor)
Jianfei Li
Undergrad/Coop
jl3429@drexel.edu
BS - Drexel University (2017)
Computer Science
Caitlin McElwee
Undergrad/DREU
mcelweek3@students.rowan.edu
BS - Rowan University (2019)
Computer Science
Patricia Rahmlow
REThink Visiting Teacher
Associate Professor of Computer Science, Montgomery County Community College
Tenell Rhodes, Jr.
Graduate Student
tr464@drexel.edu
MS - Drexel University (2017)
Software Engineering
BS - Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2015)
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Robotics Engineering
Aaron Segal
BS/MS Student
ams665@drexel.edu
BS/MS - Drexel University (2017)
Software Engineering
Enioluwa Segun
Undergrad/STAR
eos24@drexel.edu
BS - Drexel University (2020)
Computer Science
Jeremy Solomon
Undergrad/Coop
jds423@drexel.edu
BS - Drexel University
(2018)
Entrepreneurship
Amelia Solon
Independent Study
BS/MS - Drexel University (2015)
Biomedical Engineering
Weidi Tang
Undergrad/Coop
wt84@drexel.edu
BS - Drexel University
(2018)
Digital Media
Arudra Venkat
Graduate Student
arudravenkat@gmail.com
MS - Drexel University (2016)
Software Engineering
BS - Drexel University
Computer Engineering
Phoebe Wooldridge
Undergrad/DREU
pwoold@gmail.com
BS - Carleton College (2017)
Computer Science
Neuroscience (concentration)
Research Opportunities in Drexel AIR Lab
PhD students
We are currently recruiting motivated students interested in doing research in human-computer interaction (HCI), specifically emerging interaction modes and techniques such as brain-computer interfaces, physiological/wearable computing, affective computing, tangible interaction, and reality-based interaction. Many of our projects also involve applying machine learning techniques to human-computer interaction, and/or human interaction with complex and autonomous systems and vehicles. Before contacting us, please take a look at our research and publications.
Drexel’s College of Computing and Informatics in Philadelphia is an exciting place to study human-computer interaction, with around 30 outstanding faculty (listed here). Drexel offers both an Information Studies Ph.D. program and Computer Science Ph.D. program. If you are applying to one of the doctoral programs, and are interested in working in our group, make sure to indicate this as well as your research interests in your essay.
Drexel Undergraduate or Masters students
If you are interested in getting involved, feel free to contact us and provide information about your background and interests, as well as your CV or resume. We currently have projects for students interested in human-computer interaction, brain-computer interfaces, machine learning, feature selection, and/or signal processing.