Ryan Kelly

Ryan Kelly is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing Technologies at RMIT University and a researcher focused on the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). His research interests include social computing, digital health, and mixed reality, with a focus on developing technologies that enhance social connections and well-being. His work ranges from designing communication technologies to facilitate care in intimate relationships, to systems alleviating homesickness during the pandemic, and tools for fostering intergenerational interaction through video calls. Ryan also investigates the impact of artificial intelligence on interpersonal interactions and social connections. He has collaborated with several organizations and companies, including PHORIA, Google, Netflix, and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), and has contributed technological solutions to enhance video calling experiences for older adults. His research has been featured by media in over 20 countries and appeared in multiple documentaries, including Al-Jazeera's All Hail the Algorithm.

• 2020 – Present·RMIT University·Associate Professor
  • Researching topics in Human-Computer Interaction, Social Computing, Digital Health, and Mixed Reality; involved in several projects developing innovative technologies for digital health and social connection.
• 2017 – 2018·The Open University, UK·Research Fellow
  • Developed and evaluated the novel handheld device "Painpad" for assisting hospitalized patients in recording pain levels; the device has been in use for six years within the UK's National Health Service (NHS).

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