Emotive Computing Lab
The original lab at the University of Memphis (2004 to 2011)
The lab at the University of Notre Dame (2012 to 2017)
The lab at the University of Colorado Boulder (2017-present)
The AI Institute at CU Boulder (2020-present)
WHAT WE DO
We investigate the complex interplay between thoughts and feelings while people engage in complex real-world activities individually or in groups. Our approach emphasizes use-inspired research, a discovery orientation to science, and theoretical and methodological pluralism. Our research involves theoretical and translational integration of the computing, cognitive, affective, social, and learning sciences.
We pursue four lines of integrative research:
We incorporate a diverse set of theories and methodologies to enhance foundational understanding of how cognitive, affective, and social processes interact during higher-order information processing (e.g., complex learning, collaborative problem solving).
We research multimodal analytical and machine learning methods to develop computational models of socio-cognitive-affective (SAC) states (e.g., mind wandering, confusion, frustration, boredom, stress, team conflict) and processes (e.g., negotiation & coordination, question asking) for both individuals and small groups.
We leverage the findings and artifacts from basic research and computational modeling to build and test intelligent technologies that help people work and learn more efficiently, effectively, engagingly, and equitably.
We conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses to assimilate theories and findings from our interdisciplinary research areas
WHO WE ARE
We an interdisciplinary research team of computer scientists, cognitive scientists, psychologists, and neuroscientists.
Sidney D'Mello (Director)
Rosy Southwell (Neuroscience postdoc)
Brandon Booth (Computer Science postdoc)
Robert Moulder (Quantitative psychology postdoc)
Jason Reitman (Team science postdoc)
Thomas Breideband (Team science postdoc)
Chelsea Chandler (Natural language processing postdoc)
Megan Caruso (PhD student)
Join our team
We are always looking forward to working with motivated and dedicated researchers, students (at all levels), and postdocs. We look for: (1) a clear alignment of interests, (2) prior research experience in any area (ideally with publications), (3) excellent collaboration and communication skills, and (4) a “can do” attitude that exhibits confidence, enthusiasm (for research), and perseverance in the face of challenges.
If you would like to inquire about joining us, please send us a note with your CV/resume, brief statement of prior work, and how you see yourself contributing to our work. We do receive a lot of requests and only reply if the mutual interest seems to be sufficiently strong (hint: you can demonstrate this by reading some of our recent papers and looking over our current projects).
Former lab members
University of Memphis
(2004 to 2011)
(2004 to 2011)
Art Graesser
Barry Gholson
Scotty Craig
Jeremiah Sullins
Holly White
Tanner Jackson
Brent Morgan
Bethany McDaniel
Kristy Tapp
Evie Johnson
Brandon King
Patrick Chipman
Natasha Velaga
Karl Fike
Kimberly Vogt
Lydia Perkins
Kelly Davidson
Rosaire Daigle
Rebekah Combs
A K M Mahbubur Rahman
Ally Dobbins
Nia Dowell
Melissa Gross
Shi Feng
Hallie Burgess
Amber Strain
Blair Lehman
Claire Williams
University of Notre Dame
(2012-2017)
Jacqueline Kory
Matthew Hunter
Eric Roth
Jonathan Cobian
Jennifer Neale
Jon Savakus
Casey Hall
Tera Joyce
Yuxuan (Ethan) Chen
Melissa Rogers
Jennifer Wu
Thomas Behrens
Timothy Pusateri
Catherine Carothers
Luke Garrison
Kristopher Kopp
Abigail Walsh
Rosalyn Tan
Xinyi (Cindy) Wang
Grace Hills
Huili Chen
Shelby White
Disha Waghray
Connor Sullivan
Nate Blanchard
Caitlin Mills
Nigel Bosch
Jianjan (Ivy) Wang
Mae Raeb
Eugene Choi
Jessica Hardey
Jacob Beiter
Kendyll Kraus
Samantha Scaglione
Taylor Kovacs
Patrick Donnelly
Myrthe Faber
Kristina Krasich
Robert Bixler
CU Boulder
(2017-present)
Joseph Grafsgaard
Connor Cook
Catherine Spann
Aruna Gunda
Mary Jean Amon
Zachary Keirn
Julie Gregg
Lucca Eloy
David Blair
Xuefei Sun
Cathyln Stone
Conner Sinjem
Hana Vrzakova
Margo Gardner
Caroline Reinhardt
Erin Clarke
Angela Stewart
Stephen Hutt
Tetsumichi Umada
Cooper Steputis
Emily Jensen
Sierra Rose
Erin Vines
Arjun Rao
Shree Krishna Subburaj
Denny S Schaedig
Kaitlin Bainbridge
Hadassah Muthoka
Amanda Michaels
Caroline O'Reilly
Julianna Harris
Jessica Woodhead
Candace Peacock
Nicholas Hunkins
Tuhina Tripathi
Anissa Becerra
Lola Flanagan
Guojing Zhou
Samuel Pugh
Richard Gentry
Angelina Abitino
Medha Sharma