Ollie Hanton

Ollie Hanton is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Bath, focused on advancing personalized fabrication and 3D printing technologies. His research centers on enabling the personalized fabrication of interactive displays with irregular shapes using spray deposition and additive manufacturing techniques. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, a master’s degree in Computer Science, and a PhD from the University of Bristol, where his doctoral research explored methods for personalizing interactive displays of unconventional shapes. His work not only pushes the boundaries of technology in the field of Human-Computer Interaction but also provides novel tools and methods for manufacturing and designers. Ollie’s research outcomes have been widely acknowledged and presented at top-tier international conferences, such as CHI (Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems).

• 2023–Present·University of Bath·Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction
  • Conducting research on personalized fabrication, particularly with 3D printing and spray coating technologies, to enhance the development of interactive devices and displays.
  • Hosting internal HCI research seminars and peer reviews to promote knowledge exchange among researchers.
• PhD Period (2020–2023)·University of Bristol·Researcher
  • Researched and developed innovative technologies such as ProtoSpray and FabricatINK, exploring the boundaries of interactive device fabrication.

• 2018–2023·University of Bristol·PhD
  • Research Focus: Personalized Fabrication of Interactive Displays with Irregular Shapes
• 2016–2017·University of Bristol·Master's in Computer Science
  • Research Focus: Combining Capacitance Technologies and 3D Printing for Interactive Prototyping and Surfaces
• 2012–2016·University of Bristol·Bachelor's in Mathematics
  • Research Focus: Mathematical Principles Behind Google Algorithms