Alex Olwal

Alex Olwal is a senior researcher specializing in human-computer interaction, augmented reality (AR), multimodal interfaces, and accessibility technologies. He currently serves as a Senior Research Scientist at Google and is the founder of the Interaction Lab. Alex has conducted research at several well-known institutions, including MIT, Columbia University, the University of California, KTH, and Microsoft Research, and has taught at Stanford University and the Rhode Island School of Design. His research focuses on display technologies, low-power and high-speed sensing, wearable devices, e-textiles, and artificial intelligence. He is passionate about leveraging innovative technologies to enhance human capabilities, making significant contributions in healthcare, human-computer interaction, and accessibility technologies.

• 2024-2025·Google·Head of AI & Future Technologies
  • Led research and development in AI and future technologies.
• 2020-2024·Google·Project Lead, Augmented Language
  • Directed research and development in augmented language technologies.
• 2018-2020·Google·Project Lead, Research and Machine Intelligence
  • Oversaw R&D in machine learning and intelligent technologies.
• 2017-2018·Google·Advanced Technology and Projects
  • Worked on cutting-edge technologies and innovation projects.
• 2015-2017·Google·Project Lead, Wearable Devices
  • Focused on R&D for wearable technology.
• 2014-2015·Google [x]·Senior Research Scientist
  • Explored and implemented innovative technologies.

• 2008·KTH (Royal Institute of Technology)·Ph.D.
  • Field of study: Human-Computer Interaction and Augmented Reality.
• 2003·KTH (Royal Institute of Technology)·Master's Degree
  • Field of study: Technology and Design.