Teddy Seyed

Dr. Teddy Seyed is a global leader in the field of wearable technology and a researcher at Microsoft Research, with a focus on the intersection of fashion technology and hardware. He is Canada's first scholar to complete a PhD in entrepreneurship, and his dissertation was awarded Best in the field of Human-Computer Interaction in Canada. His research revolves around integrating technology into fashion design, spearheading the development of the innovative fashion platform Project Brookdale. This platform combines modular hardware and an intuitive software interface to lower the technological barriers, enabling designers to seamlessly incorporate sensors and other tech elements into garment design. His research and work have been featured in outlets like Forbes and Avenue Calgary, and he has received multiple accolades, including the Bill Buxton Award. Additionally, he founded the nonprofit SOFIE Foundation, which aims to support youth through STEAM education.

• 2019–Present·Microsoft Research·Researcher in Wearable Technology
  • Leads research on wearable technology, focusing on the integration of fashion and technology. Developed the Project Brookdale platform and collaborated with global fashion brands.
• 2018–2019·Microsoft Research (Internship)·Researcher
  • Developed a simplified programming environment for modular sensors to facilitate the merging of technology with fashion design.

• 2013–2019·University of Calgary·PhD
  • Specialization: Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction, with research focusing on fashion technology and modular hardware.
• Undergraduate & Master's | University of Calgary | Degrees in Computer Science
  • Focused on software engineering and user experience design.

• Project Brookdale
  • A groundbreaking fashion technology platform that integrates modular hardware with simple drag-and-drop programming, empowering designers to innovate in wearable technology.
  • Successfully showcased at the BKLYN Fashion Academy Fashion Show in New York.
• SOFIE Foundation
  • Founded a nonprofit organization that supports youth in exploring the intersection of science and art through STEAM education.
• Accessible Face Mask Initiative
  • Led research to inform mask designs that cater to the needs of hearing aid users and individuals with visual impairments.

Dr. Teddy Seyed's research and innovations have profoundly impacted the fields of wearable technology, accessibility design, and fashion tech. His work has not only made technology more accessible but has also built a crucial bridge between the design and technology industries.