Sensory Perception & Interaction Research Group

BA COGS (Brain and Cognition)

Working under Devyani McLaren

Tim is a third-year Combined Honours student in Computer Science and Statistics at UBC. His work at SPIN focuses on Human-Robot Interaction, System Design, and Software Development. His research interests broadly span across Human-Computer Interaction and Machine Learning. Outside of the lab, Tim is an enthusiastic, albeit mediocre, bird watcher, and an active member of UBC's A Cappella group Choral Reef.

Maggies's capstone project (COGS402) focused on conducting a comprehensive literature review on Emotional Intelligence (EF). They reviewed foundational works by Gottman alongside contemporary research in psychology and neuroscience. By analyzing existing knowledge on EF's characteristics, measurement methods, related factors, and interventions, the review aimed to deepen our understanding of this complex concept and its impact on individuals, couples, and families. Ultimately, the project sought to inform future research approaches for investigating EF in touch-based contexts.

Felicia completed her COGS 402 for the Haptic Robot Animacy and Behaviour Project.