I create novel sensing technologies and interaction techniques that foster powerful and natural interactions between humans and computers. These efforts often lie in emerging use modalities, such as mobile computing, touch interfaces and gestural interaction. Please see my research brief for more details. My Ph.D. dissertation work on "The Human Body as an Interactive Computing Platform" was advised by Scott Hudson. Starting in January 2013, I will be an assistant professor in Human-Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University. I use this site as a repository for both my research and hobbies. My wife is Amy Ogan.

My idea of the good life is one of education, creation, and adventure.

Chris Harrison
5000 Forbes Avenue
CMU, HCII, NSH 3508
Pittsburgh, PA 15213


May 17UIST reviews back, new Qeexo offices and HCII BBQ.
May 11Lovely and lively dinner with the Morrises.
May 6Filming for Discovery Channel series at lab and home.
May 1Stephen presents Zoomboard. Offer accepted on new house.
April 30Robert presents WorldKit. Catch up with old friends.
April 24Depart for ACM CHI 2013. Arrive early to unwind and enjoy Paris.
April 20Start prepping WorldKit demos and house hunting.
April 15Decision made: Amy and I are thrilled to be joining the faculty at CMU.
April 14Long walks, deep discussions, and extensive pros/cons lists.
April 10Back in Seattle for return visit. iSchool folks warm and wondrous.
April 7Night out in the 'burgh: Book of Mormon & Cambod-Ican Kitchen.
April 5UIST projects submitted. Strongest year of DevLab submissions imho.
April 3Back in NYC for return visit. Amazing potential.
April 2Lumitrack CNC experiment wrapped. Karl rocks.
March 24Toffee paper wrapped up for UIST. Aiming for three more.
March 18Visit MIT Media Lab. Amazing people and research.
March 13Columbia faculty candidate visit. Talk well received; enthusiastic bunch.
  
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