Contact
dkrum@calstatela.edu
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology, California State University, Los Angeles
RESEARCH INTERESTS
human-computer interaction, 3D interaction, and virtual/augmented reality
RESEARCH SUMMARY
I am David M. Krum, an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the California State University, Los Angeles. My research interests include human-computer interaction, 3D interaction, and virtual/augmented reality. I lead the Experience Lab (also known as the XP Lab), which studies human-computer interaction and specializes in the research and development of virtual and augmented reality technologies.
I co-direct the Institute for Interactive Arts, Research, and Technology (InART), which advances the art, practice, and research of digital narrative (storytelling) and game design. The Experience Lab at the California State University, Los Angeles uses virtual and augmented reality technologies and human-computer interaction methodologies to study how humans understand, learn, and work in complex situations and environments. Led by Dr. David Krum, the XP Lab works on several research projects to better understand and improve the built environment.
The HAI project (Helping Air Indoors) is developing an indoor environmental monitoring device aimed at the needs of renters in urban environments who do not own their own homes, but still need information and advice in maintaining a healthy indoor environment. The device will collect environmental parameters over time and provide advice on ways to improve home air quality.
The Neighborhood VR project is a simple virtual reality learning activity that is designed to help students learn about city planning by designing neighborhoods with more greenspaces. Greenspaces, including parks, water features, and trees, have been shown to improve the mental and emotional quality of life as well as the economic value of neighborhoods.
Other projects in the lab focus on how virtual reality environments can help humans learn, collaborate, and create.