Giovanni Maria Troiano

Dr. Giovanni Maria Troiano is a researcher specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and game design. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University, previously teaching at Northeastern University and conducting postdoctoral research across several disciplines. His research interests include user experience design, shape-changing interfaces, computational thinking, and educational game design. He completed his PhD at the University of Copenhagen with a dissertation on shape-changing and deformable interfaces, presenting his findings at numerous international conferences. His work extends beyond technology into areas such as critical design, ethics, and gamification, aiming to advance the integration of humans and technology through innovative interaction design.

• 2024–Present·Kennesaw State University·Assistant Professor
  • Focused on research in Human-Computer Interaction and game design, encompassing the design and analysis of user experience and educational games.
• 2018–2024·Northeastern University·Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Participated in the NSF-funded project “Building Systems from Scratch,” studying the role of computational thinking in students' game design activities and analyzing the creative value of educational games designed by students.
• 2017–2018·University of California, San Diego·Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Contributed to the NIH-funded project “bioCaddie,” investigating user experience in biomedical data retrieval, conducting interface testing, user interviews, and workflow analysis.
• 2014–2016·University of Copenhagen·Researcher
  • Focused on shape-changing and deformable interfaces, driving innovative interaction modalities in the field of HCI.

• 2013–2016·University of Copenhagen·PhD
  • Research area: Applications of shape-changing and deformable interfaces in Human-Computer Interaction.
• Earlier Timeline | Unknown Institution | Master’s Degree and Prior Education
  • No specific information provided; likely includes foundational education in relevant fields.