David Holman

Glycemic Index Laboratories, Škoda (Czechia), Queen's University

Papers

Total Citations

156

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About

David Holman is a researcher at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), material science, and robotics, with a focus on creating transformative interactive systems. His most influential work, "HCI meets Material Science" (2018, 125 citations), pioneers the integration of flexible displays and smart materials to develop devices that can dynamically reconfigure their shape, laying foundational principles for next-generation tangible interfaces. Holman also contributes to industrial automation, as seen in his 2020 study on autonomous mobile robots for automotive assembly lines (22 citations), addressing the need for flexible manufacturing in response to product customization and shorter lifecycles. Earlier, his 2005 work "OverHear" (9 citations) explored mediated communication, tackling the "Cocktail Party phenomenon" to enable remote users to overhear informal conversations—a prescient contribution to spatial audio and social presence in telepresence systems. Holman’s research bridges material innovation and practical robotics, with his top-cited paper demonstrating significant impact in shaping how HCI and material science converge. His achievements highlight a career dedicated to rethinking interaction paradigms, from shape-changing interfaces to autonomous logistics, making him a notable figure in advancing both academic theory and real-world applications.