Cole Gleason

Cole Gleason is a research scientist specializing in accessibility technology and visual impairment assistance, currently working with Apple's AI/ML team. He earned his Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII), focusing on social media accessibility, visual assistive technology, and image recognition. His research contributions include the development of the NavCog system to improve navigation for blind users and advancing techniques for social media image accessibility. He is dedicated to designing and implementing innovative technologies that enable individuals with visual impairments to engage more fully in society, contributing significant work through both publications and patents in academia and industry.

• 2020–Present·Apple·AI/ML Research Scientist
  • Developing and optimizing accessibility technologies, with a focus on innovations in AI for everyday applications.
• 2015–2020·Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)·Doctoral Researcher
  • Conducted research in human-computer interaction and accessibility technologies, advancing visual impairment assistance.

• 2015–2020·Carnegie Mellon University·Ph.D.
  • Major: Human-Computer Interaction, with a focus on social media accessibility and visual assistive technologies.
• Undergraduate and additional details not specified