News: I am co-organizing two workshops at ACM Group 2010 in November: Connecting Families and Technology and Life in the Fast Lane.

I'm an Assistant Professor in the School of Interactive Arts + Technology at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. Contact me if you are interested in grad studies in the area of domestic technology, families, or gaming.

My research is in the areas of Human-Computer Interaction and Design, where I study social culture, user behaviors, group collaboration, and ubiquitous and mobile technology design. This has involved studying, designing, and evaluating a range of technologies including communication, coordination, and gaming systems. My work tends to span many disciplines including computer science, social psychology, sociology, and cultural anthropology.

Check out my research lab web page for more details.

Carmen: a song (Latin); not my name.
Carman: lord of the castle (Celtic); my name.