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Paulo Bala

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Total Papers
9
HCI Rank
#1081
Research Areas
9
Years Active
5

Personal Information

  • KeywordsHuman-Computer Interaction (HCI)Extended Reality (XR)360° videoDigital Interactive MediaCultural Heritage
  • OrganizationInteractive Technologies Institute (ITI/LARSyS), ARDITI (Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation)
  • Education (Institution)Universidade da Madeira, Carnegie Mellon University, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
  • Emailpaulo.bala@gmail.com, paulo.bala@iti.larsys.pt, paulo.bala@tecnico.ulisboa.pt

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Biography

Paulo Bala is a researcher specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Extended Reality (XR), currently serving as an Assistant Researcher at the Interactive Technologies Institute and ARDITI. He holds a PhD in Digital Media from Universidade NOVA de Lisboa and a dual MSc in Entertainment Technology jointly awarded by Carnegie Mellon University and Universidade da Madeira. His research interests include 360° video, digital interactive media, cultural heritage, and topics related to health and sustainability. As an active academic, he has published multiple papers in top international conferences (such as CHI, CSCW, DIS, and ISMAR) and has been involved in several research projects funded by the European Union and the Portuguese Foundation. Additionally, he has advised multiple master's students, contributing to the advancement of the field.

Work Experience

  • 2025-Present·Interactive Technologies Institute (ITI/LARSyS) and ARDITI·Assistant Researcher
    • Specializing in Human-Computer Interaction and Extended Reality, contributing to multiple research projects related to cultural heritage and health.
  • 2022-2025·Laboratório de Robótica e Sistemas de Engenharia·Postdoc
    • Conducted research on digital interactive media and 360° video, focusing on optimizing user experience.
  • 2015-2016·Laboratório de Robótica e Sistemas de Engenharia·Research Assistant
    • Participated in the development and research of interactive technology-related projects.

Education

  • 2016-2022·Universidade NOVA de Lisboa·PhD
    • Field: Digital Media
    • Research Focus: User Experience Applications of Extended Reality and Human-Computer Interaction in 360° Video
  • 2013-2015·Carnegie Mellon University & Universidade da Madeira·Dual MSc
    • Field: Entertainment Technology
  • 2010-2013·Universidade da Madeira·MSc
    • Field: Information Engineering
  • 2007-2010·Universidade da Madeira·BSc
    • Field: Information Engineering

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