Hrvoje Benko

Hrvoje Benko is a world-class researcher specializing in Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). He currently serves as the Director of Research Science at Meta Reality Labs Research and holds a part-time faculty position at the Information School of the University of Washington. His research focuses on developing new interaction methods, devices, and interfaces, particularly in the areas of haptics and mixed reality environments. He has extensive academic achievements in these fields, including numerous high-level academic papers and technical reports. He has previously worked at Microsoft Research and Columbia University and has received numerous awards and honors globally.

• 2018-2026·Meta Reality Labs Research (formerly Facebook Reality Labs)·Director of Research Science
  • Focused on developing interactions, devices, and interfaces for augmented and virtual reality.
• 2010-2018·Microsoft Research·Principal Researcher
  • Conducted research and development of haptic technologies and mixed reality devices.
• 2007-2010·Columbia University·Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Engaged in high-level research in the fields of mixed reality and human-computer interaction.

• 2001-2007·Columbia University·Ph.D. Degree
  • Major: Computer Science, with a focus on user interaction in mixed reality and multi-display environments.
• 1997-2001·Lehigh University·Bachelor’s Degree
  • Major: Computer Science.