Simon G. Hosking

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Simon G. Hosking is a researcher at the forefront of computer-supported collaborative work (CSCW) and conversational user interfaces (CUIs), with a particular focus on how teams coordinate in virtual environments. His work bridges the gap between human communication dynamics and the design of intelligent systems that can support remote collaboration. In his highly cited 2022 study, "Conversation dynamics in a multiplayer video game with knowledge asymmetry" (10 citations), Hosking analyzed the verbal and behavioral coordination of players in first-person shooter games, revealing how teams overcome the challenges of virtually mediated communication to achieve complex goals. This foundational insight directly informs his major contribution: the development of "DesertWoZ" (2022, 5 citations), a pioneering Wizard of Oz environment that enables researchers to prototype and test collaborative conversational agents for team-based training. By providing a controlled platform for studying human-agent interaction, Hosking’s work is shaping the next generation of AI teammates. His research is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of game studies, remote teamwork, and the design of truly collaborative artificial agents.