Dr Benjamin Gorman
- Deputy Head Of Department In Computing and Informatics
- Poole House P315, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB
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"
Quality education
"Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all"
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
"Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation"
