
Advancing Human-Computer Interaction through immersive technologies and cognitive research
The Cognitive Interface Lab is a leading research group focused on human-computer interaction and immersive technologies. We explore how humans interact with emerging technologies through cutting-edge research.
Our research spans virtual reality, augmented reality, and cognitive systems. We're advancing the field through innovative studies that shape the future of human-technology interaction.
Meet the team driving innovation in cognitive interfaces

Recreating past environments from videos into immersive, walkable VR spaces for reflection and healing.
View projectJan 19, 2026
We’re conducting a new study on interactive memory support tools and are looking for volunteers to participate.
Jan 13, 2026
We’re excited to launch the Cognitive Interface Lab and begin new collaborations on human-centered AI systems.

Nathan W. Whitmore, Samantha Chan, Jingru Zhang, Patrick Chwalek, Sam Chin, Pattie Maes

Wazeer Deen Zulfikar, Samantha Chan, Pattie Maes

Samantha Chan, Tamil Selvan Gunasekaran, Yun Suen Pai, Haimo Zhang, Suranga Nanayakkara

Kunal Gupta, Samantha Chan, Yun Suen Pai, Alexander Sumich, Suranga Nanayakkara, Mark Billinghurst
Join us to build rigorous, impactful cognitive interface research across graduate, postdoctoral, and undergraduate pathways.