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I supervise PhD students working on human-computer interaction, with a particular focus on mixed reality, human-AI interaction, and HCI theory and methodology. A good PhD with me aims not just to build systems or run studies, but to contribute something more general to how we understand interaction, evidence, or method.

I am especially interested in supervising projects on distributed mixed reality collaboration — how people work together across different physical spaces; human-AI interaction — AI systems that mediate or support human activity rather than simply automate it; and HCI theory and methodology, including causal models, Bayesian approaches, and qualitative theory-building.

I do not expect a polished proposal. I am more interested in whether you are intellectually curious, read carefully, write with purpose, and care about research contribution over implementation. Strong students come from computer science, design, psychology, engineering, cognitive science, and adjacent fields.

In Australia, PhD admission is closely tied to supervision and funding. I typically take students when there is a credible scholarship or grant-funded path. It is worth contacting me before submitting a formal university application.

How to contact me about PhD supervision

Please send a specific email, not a generic one. A useful enquiry includes:

• Why you want to work with me specifically, and which research area interests you
• How your background prepares you for this kind of research
• Your CV and academic transcripts
• A writing sample, if available — a paper, thesis chapter, or similar
• Whether you are seeking a scholarship, have funding, or are applying with external support
• Your preferred start date

A clear one- to two-page statement of interest is more useful than a long generic proposal. I am most interested in seeing how you think: what problem you care about, what kind of contribution you imagine making, and why it belongs in HCI.