Angela Vujic

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Dr. Angela Vujic is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI) and synthetic biology, whose work redefines how we interface with technology. Her most influential contribution, the 2020 paper "Living Bits" (71 citations), introduces a radical vision: leveraging the trillions of microbes living on and inside the human body as biological computers. By demonstrating how open-source biotechnology can empower designers, artists, and engineers to harness these microorganisms, Vujic has opened an entirely new frontier for interactive systems—one where living organisms become part of the computational loop. Her research explores how microbial communities can sense, respond to, and even communicate with digital devices, creating hybrid bio-digital interfaces that are sustainable, adaptive, and deeply integrated with our biology. This work has positioned her as a leading voice in bio-integrated design, inspiring a growing community to rethink the boundaries between the organic and the electronic. With her interdisciplinary approach, Vujic is not just advancing HCI; she is laying the groundwork for a future where technology breathes, grows, and lives alongside us.