Dr Rosella Paulina Galindo Esparza
Research Fellow
Summary
Rosella is a Research Fellow within the Digital Design Lab. Her research interests combine design for human-computer interaction, immersive technologies (AR/VR), participatory performance and social inclusion to understand social problems. Primarily focused on the design of accessible and inclusive technology for people with disabilities and older adults, she is currently working on the EPSRC-funded project called ‘Towards an Equitable Social VR’.
She has worked between academia and business consultancy as a UX researcher and designer in R&D projects for mental health, social inclusion and healthy ageing. Her PhD, from Queen Mary University of London (2022), focused on HCI design combining applied feminist performance and interactive technology for social stroke support.
Qualifications
- PhD in Media & Arts Technology - EPSRC & AHRC Centre for Doctoral Training, QMUL, UK
- MA in Art, UAA, Mexico
- BA in Media & Communication, UNID, Mexico
Newest selected publications
Law, JH., Healey, PGT. and Galindo Esparza, RP. (2022) 'Embodied Interaction in Mental Health Consultations: Some Observations on Grounding and Repair'.2022 CLASP Conference on (Dis)embodiment. Gothenburg, Sweden. Proceedings of the 2022 CLASP Conference on (Dis)embodiment. pp. 51 - 61.Open Access Link
Galindo Esparza, RP. (2022) 'Embodied Imagination: An Exploration of Participatory Performance and Interactive Technology to Support Stroke Recovery'. PhD Thesis.