James Keng Soon Teh

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James Keng Soon Teh is a pioneering researcher in human-computer interaction, with a focused expertise in haptic interfaces and mediated intimacy. His work addresses a fundamental gap in remote communication: the absence of touch. Teh’s most-cited paper, “XOXO: Haptic interface for mediated intimacy” (2013), introduces a framework that leverages haptic feedback to convey affection across distances, aiming to make digital interactions as emotionally resonant as face-to-face encounters. This contribution has garnered 14 citations, reflecting its influence in shaping how technology can bridge physical separation through touch. Beyond this flagship work, Teh’s research explores the design of tangible interfaces that enhance emotional connection, often blending hardware and software to create novel sensory experiences. His achievements include advancing the understanding of how haptic cues can support intimacy, a topic with growing relevance in an increasingly connected yet physically distant world. For students and researchers, Teh’s work offers a compelling vision of how computing can move beyond screens to engage our most fundamental senses, making remote communication more human.