John McCarthy

Professor John McCarthy is Head of the School of Applied Psychology at University College Cork and a distinguished scholar in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). His research focuses on exploring how social, personal, and workplace interactions with technology deeply influence life experiences, aiming to apply these insights in the design of technologies that enrich people's lives. Professor McCarthy has made significant contributions to experience-centered design and participatory design; his co-authored book Experience-centered design is a seminal work in this domain. His work emphasizes understanding the relationship between people and technologies through the lens of dialogue, striving to create technology experiences that are more humane and meaningful.

• Present·University College Cork·Head of the School of Applied Psychology
  • Leads the School of Applied Psychology, focusing research on the impact of technology on life experiences and designing technologies to improve quality of life.