Benjamin Gorman

Dr Benjamin Gorman

  • Deputy Head Of Department In Computing and Informatics
  • Poole House P315, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB
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Biography

Benjamin is a Deputy Head of the Department of Computing & Informatics at Bournemouth University, where he also serves as Programme Leader for MSc Digital Health and MSc Internet of Things and co-leads the Bournemouth University Computer Human Interaction (BUCHI) research group.

He earned his PhD in 2018 from the University of Dundee, where he also completed a BSc in Applied Computing. His research specialises in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Accessibility, with a particular focus on developing assistive technologies for individuals with hearing impairments. His doctoral research explored methods to improve speechreading techniques, aiding communication for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Benjamin is actively engaged in the HCI academic community, having served as an Associate Chair for several CHI conferences (https://dl.acm.org/conference/chi) and receiving recognition for his exceptional reviews in SIGCHI venues.

Research

Benjamin's research areas broadly encompass Human-Computer Interaction, Accessibility & Assistive Technologies, and User Experience. Within this scope, Benjamin is particularly interested in:

- Using metadata within video and audio to enhance media viewing experiences, with a focus on flexible media that leverages data - such as within subtitles - to improve access and create new, inclusive experiences for diverse user needs and contexts.

- Increasing the accessibility of content for people with disabilities - Examining how human involvement can increase the applicability of Generative AI and other AI tools, especially in education and accessibility contexts.

- Developing interactive visualisations and physical data representations that foster engagement and reflection, - Exploring the accessibility of financial technology (FinTech) and advancing inclusive design practices within the sector - Investigating methods to improve digital inclusivity through knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs) and collaborations with local communities and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs).

Favourites

  • Gorman, B.M., Crabb, M. and Armstrong, M., 2021. Adaptive subtitles: Preferences and trade-ofs in real-time media adaption. Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings.
  • Menzies, R., Gorman, B.M. and Tigwell, G.W., 2020. Reflections on Using Chat-Based Platforms for Online Interviews with Screen-Reader Users. ASSETS 2020 - 22nd International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility.
  • Tigwell, G.W., Gorman, B.M. and Menzies, R., 2020. Emoji Accessibility for Visually Impaired People. Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings.
  • Gleason, C., Carrington, P., Chilton, L.B., Gorman, B.M., Kacorri, H., Monroy-Hernández, A., Morris, M.R., Tigwell, G.W. and Wu, S., 2019. Addressing the accessibility of social media. Proceedings of the ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work, CSCW, 474-479.
  • Tigwell, G.W., Gorman, B.M., Goncalves, J., Wobbrock, J.O., Sarsenbayeva, Z., Flatla, D.R. and Yesilada, Y., 2019. Addressing the challenges of situationally-induced impairments and disabilities in mobile interaction. Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings.
  • Gorman, B.M., 2018. A Framework for Speechreading Acquisition Tools. PhD Thesis. University of Dundee.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person's work contributes towards the following SDGs:

Good health and well-being

"Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages"

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Quality education

"Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all"

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Industry, innovation and infrastructure

"Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation"

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Journal Articles

  • Griggio, C.F., Gorman, B.M. and Tigwell, G.W., 2024. Party Face Congratulations! Exploring Design Ideas to Help Sighted Users with Emoji Accessibility when Messaging with Screen Reader Users. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 8 (Issue CSCW1), 1-31.
  • Griggio, C.F., Gorman, B.M. and Tigwell, G.W., 2024. Party Face Congratulations! Exploring Design Ideas to Help Sighted Users with Emoji Accessibility when Messaging with Screen Reader Users. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 8 (CSCW1).
  • Tigwell, G.W., Sarsenbayeva, Z., Gorman, B.M., Flatla, D.R., Goncalves, J., Yesilada, Y. and Wobbrock, J.O., 2019. Proceedings of the CHI'19 Workshop: Addressing the Challenges of Situationally-Induced Impairments and Disabilities in Mobile Interaction. Proceedings of the 2019 ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI'19.

Conferences

  • Dai, J., Gorman, B.M., Tigwell, G.W., Lyhme, H., Pena, B.B., Mofatt, K. and Latulipe, C., 2024. accessFinTech: Designing Accessible Financial Technology. ASSETS 2024 - Proceedings of the 26th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility.
  • Sallal, M., Gorman, B., Mavengere, N., Dogan, H., Roushan, G., Henderson, H., Chai, W. and Orman, T., 2024. Strategies towards supporting the use of generative AI within higher education. In: IFIP TC3 OCCE 2024 Conference 27-29 February 2024 Bournemouth UK.
  • Lyke, N., Gorman, B.M. and Tigwell, G.W., 2023. Exploring the Accessibility of Crypto Technologies. Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings.
  • Gorman, B.M., Crabb, M. and Armstrong, M., 2021. Adaptive subtitles: Preferences and trade-ofs in real-time media adaption. Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings.
  • Menzies, R., Gorman, B.M. and Tigwell, G.W., 2020. Reflections on Using Chat-Based Platforms for Online Interviews with Screen-Reader Users. ASSETS 2020 - 22nd International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility.
  • Tigwell, G.W., Gorman, B.M. and Menzies, R., 2020. Emoji Accessibility for Visually Impaired People. Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings.
  • Gleason, C., Carrington, P., Chilton, L.B., Gorman, B.M., Kacorri, H., Monroy-Hernández, A., Morris, M.R., Tigwell, G.W. and Wu, S., 2019. Addressing the accessibility of social media. Proceedings of the ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work, CSCW, 474-479.
  • Tigwell, G.W., Gorman, B.M., Goncalves, J., Wobbrock, J.O., Sarsenbayeva, Z., Flatla, D.R. and Yesilada, Y., 2019. Addressing the challenges of situationally-induced impairments and disabilities in mobile interaction. Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings.
  • Gorman, B.M. and Flatla, D.R., 2018. MirrorMirror: A mobile application to improve speechreading acquisition. Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings, 2018-April.
  • Gorman, B.M. and Flatla, D.R., 2017. A framework for speechreading acquisition tools. Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings, 2017-May, 519-530.
  • Gorman, B.M., 2016. Reducing viseme confusion in speech-reading. ACM SIGACCESS Accessibility and Computing, 36-43 ACM.
  • Gorman, B.M., 2014. VisAural: A wearable sound-localisation device for people with impaired hearing. ASSETS14 - Proceedings of the 16th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility, 337-338.
  • Gorman, B.M. and Flatla, D.R., 2014. VisAural: A Tool for Converting Audible Signals into Visual Cues.
  • Mauderer, M., Tigwell, G.W., Gorman, B.M. and Flatla, D.R.. Beyond Accessibility: Lifting Perceptual Limitations for Everyone.

Theses

Others

Profile of Teaching PG

  • L7 Accessibility & Assistive Technology 19/20 - Present (Unit Leader)

Profile of Teaching UG

  • L5 User Centred Web Development 19/20 - Present (Unit Leader)
  • L6 Ubiquitous Computing 19/20 - Present (Unit Leader)
  • L4 Applications of Programming Principles 18/19 (Seminar Tutor)

External Responsibilities

Attended Training

  • Picademy

Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science (Human-Computer Interaction) (University of Dundee, 2018)
  • BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing (University of Dundee, 2012)

Memberships