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Alessandra Luz

PhD Student, Gamification and Eye Health


@aleluzurx
Alessandra is a Ph.D. student in the Cheriton School of Computer Science under the supervision of Dr Lennart Nacke and Dr Daniel Vogel. She holds a MSc in HCI-E from University College of London, where her supervisors were Dr. Nicolai Marquardt and Dr. Steven Houben. Alessandra has worked in industry for tech companies such as Google, Userzoom, DAZN, Shopify and Samsung R&D. Alessandra's main research interests are related to gamification and health. She's especially interested in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in children, and aims to create systems that will aid doctors and parents whilst also advocating for children who cannot do so for themselves. She is also interested in accessibility and believes that technology and gaming can create an environment of inclusivity and positive experiences for all.

Projects

Exergetic: An innovative digital solution to individually improve physical and cognitive functions using an exergame (video game-based) training in an ecologically valid and safe setting for the geriatric population
Mitacs: Improving User Experience and Accessibility of Online Medical Test Data via Gameful Design
Gamified Eye Disease Diagnosis and Therapy for Young Children
Improving Consumer Personal Financial Management Needs Through Gamification
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