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CYENS Centre of Excellence is a leading Research and Innovation hub specializing in Interactive Media, Smart Systems, and Emerging Technologies. As the only organization in Cyprus dedicated to immersive technologies, it plays a vital role in advancing knowledge and facilitating technology transfer across the region. This Centre is the result of a unique collaboration between three public universities—the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology.

CYENS at CHI 2025: Shaping the Future of Human-Computer Interaction

Date

1st May 2025

Location

Yokohama, Japan

CYENS Centre of Excellence proudly participated in CHI 2025, the premier international conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), held this year in Yokohama, Japan. Representing our Extended Experiences (EX) Multidisciplinary Research Group, researchers Sophia Ppali and Marios Constantinides showcased groundbreaking work at the intersection of immersive media, public engagement, and the societal implications of AI.

Sophia presented two impactful research papers—one of which received an Honorable Mention—highlighting co-design with people living with dementia and strategies for translating HCI research to broader audiences. Meanwhile, Marios collaborated with Nokia Bell Labs on The Hall of AI Fears and Hopes, exploring how people perceive and emotionally respond to emerging AI technologies.

Presented works:

Creating with Care: Co-Designing Immersive Experiences through Art-Making with People Living with Dementia https://lnkd.in/dZpXD6Fe

Translating HCI Research to Broader Audiences https://lnkd.in/dxAHYEhN

The Hall of AI Fears and Hopes https://lnkd.in/d9fNCgJK

We are proud to see CYENS research at the forefront of global conversations in HCI, and we congratulate our team on their continued contributions to inclusive, impactful, and forward-thinking design.

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