Paul Parsons is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University. He holds a PhD in computer science, with a focus on human-computer interaction and information visualization, from the University of Western Ontario. He also holds a BS in computing and cognitive science from Queen’s University. 

Ali is a PhD student in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, working with Dr. Paul Parsons. His research interests include information visualization, cognition, user experience, and education. 

Zixu is a PhD student studying information visualization, human factors, and cognitive engineering. He has a MS degree in industrial engineering from Purdue and a BS in aeronautical engineering from Beihang University. He is currently working on the Resilient Extraterrestrial Habitats Project.

Prakash is a PhD student in the Polytechnic Institute at Purdue, working with Dr. Paul Parsons. He has completed his undergrad in Design from IIT Guwahati and his MS from Purdue in User Experience Design. His research interests lie in Information Visualization and User Experience Design.

Srishti is a second year Master’s student at Purdue University specializing in UX Design, working under Dr. Paul Parsons. She works as a Graduate Assistant (UX Designer) at the Military Family Research Institute. Her interests include HCI, qualitative research, UX Design, Interaction Design and Product Management. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering.

Vaishnavi is a final year master’s student specializing in UX Design at Purdue University, working with Dr. Paul Parsons. Her interests include user experience design, product design, info visualization and project management. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. She is also working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for ExpStudio and LS4.

Jackson joins the DVC Lab while pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in UX Design. Before joining the DVC Research Team, he completed work as a Purdue Resident Assistant, Undergrad Teaching Assistant, and Photographer. His interest lies in improving his technical skills, problem-solving, and networking. He is currently working on the NSF Mental Models Project

June is a third year undergraduate student at Purdue University majoring in User Experience Design , working with Dr. Paul Parsons. With a strong passion for the intricacies of user experience, she’s actively engaged in refining her skills and knowledge in areas such as product design and human-computer interaction.