Algoma University · Ontario, Canada
Human-computer interaction, accessibility, and social computing.
SociaL Interaction DEsign Research Studio
We research how people interact with technology and each other, centering accessibility, equity, and social connection in every system we design.
Inclusive design · Human-computer interaction · Accessibility · Social computing · Equity · Tangible interfaces
People
Dr. Somang Nam
Assistant Professor in Computer Science
Creative Director
Assistant Professor in Computer Science
Creative Director
Muhammad Minhajuddin
Undergraduate
Computer Science
Undergraduate
Computer Science
Tarang Rana
Undergraduate
Computer Science
Undergraduate
Computer Science
Rachit Ranabhat
Undergraduate
Computer Science
Undergraduate
Computer Science
Alessandra Pinto
Undergraduate
Psychology
Undergraduate
Psychology
Niya Jose
Undergraduate
Business Administration
Undergraduate
Business Administration
Shrishti Gupta
Undergraduate
Psychology
Undergraduate
Psychology
Joel Varghese
Master of Computer Science
Computer Science
Master of Computer Science
Research Affiliate. Graduated in Spring, 2026
Raafay Sheikh
Undergraduate
Computer Science
Undergraduate
Computer Science
Raish Mulmi
Undergraduate
Computer Science
Undergraduate
Computer Science
Vikas Saahil
Undergraduate
Computer Science
Undergraduate
Computer Science
Yara Showkini
Undergraduate
Psychology
Undergraduate
Psychology
Harris Adedeji
Undergraduate
Masir Javed
Undergraduate
Presley Kinley
Undergraduate
XR / Software Developer @ The CHANCE Centre
Hritika Sharma
Undergraduate
Aanya Goel
Undergraduate
BI Developer @ BMO
We're always looking for curious, compassionate researchers. If you're interested in HCI, inclusive design, or social computing, reach out.
Research output
Selected publications, projects, and research contributions from the studio.
Uhm, S., Hunt, K., Nam, S., Jung, H., Garstang, J., Payne, V., Gage, H., Hossain, J., David, W., Darlington, A.S.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Minhajuddin, M., Varghese, J., Sathaporn, H., Nam, S.
IEEE International Symposium on Emerging Metaverse
Varghese, J., Minhajuddin, M., Adedeji, H., Torres, T., Lemieux, C., Nam, S.
ACM Symposium on Spatial User Interaction
Varghese, J., Rana, T., Minhajuddin, M., Jose, N., Nam, S.
IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality
Wang, Y., Seaborn, K., Nam, S., Kato, J.
International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction
Contact
Interested in collaboration, visiting the lab, or joining our research? We welcome inquiries from designers, engineers, and anyone passionate about inclusive technology.
Location
Algoma University, Canada
School of Computer Science and IT