AC: Augmented Cognition - Program

Augmented Cognition - Program

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(Last Updated: 9 May, 2025)
Sunday, 22 June 2025
16:00 - 18:00

Applications of Augmented Cognition
Chairs: Martha E. Crosby, Michael-Brian Ogawa, United States

  • A Field Study on the Use of Gen AI to Support Computing Education
    Arnel B Ocay, Maria Mercedes T. Rodrigo, Philippines
  • Follow-Up Questions Improve Documents Generated by Large Language Models
    Bernadette J. Tix, United States
  • Measuring Cognitive Engagement with Eye-Tracking: An Exploratory Study
    Gaayathri Sankar, Soussan Djamasbi, Bengisu Tulu, Susanne Muehlschlegel, United States
  • Exploring the Impact of Digital Design on Augmented Cognition
    Samantha Limon, Branden Ogata, Michael-Brian Ogawa, United States
  • Augmented Reality vs. Computer-Based Learning: Understanding Metacognitive Awareness Differences
    Sara Mostowfi, Martha E. Crosby, Michael-Brian Ogawa, Curtis S. Ikehara, Yuanyuan Gu, Danielle Oprean, Jung Hyup Kim, United States
  • Translation By Design: Framework for Digital Health Research Progression from Design to Implementation
    Blaine Reeder, Gerard Castaneda, United States
Monday, 23 June 2025
08:00 - 10:00

Designing Augmented Cognition Experiences - I
Chair(s): To be announced

  • The Supportive AI Framework: From Recommending to Supporting
    Toni Waefler, Samira Hamouche, Andrina Eisenegger, Switzerland
  • Research on Human-Machine Interface for Enhancing Pilot Situational Awareness in Urban Air Mobility with Eye-Tracking Technology
    Songhan Li, Zhisheng Zhang, P.R. China
  • Design and Testing of Full-Body Wearable Emotional Experience Devices: A Preliminary Exploration of Emotional Education Tools
    Tsung-Han Chen, I-Jui Lee, Taiwan
  • Design of White Noise Healing Wall Based on Attention Restoration Theory
    Ningyi Zeng, P.R. China
16:00 - 18:00

Designing Augmented Cognition Experiences - II
Chair(s): To be announced

  • GViT: Enhancing EEG Gaze Prediction with GNN and Transformers
    Chenxu Zhu, Yiming Xu, Xiaodong Qu, United States
  • Transformers for EEG Analysis: A Review
    Aniket Konkar, Xiaodong Qu, United States
  • Towards Using Biometric Transcripts for Analyzing Multimodal Sensory Information Processing Data
    Jack A Clark, Lila Boz, United States
  • Words, Meaning, Context, Semantics and Reality: Essential Elements of Cognition
    Suraj Sood, Charlotte J. Walker, Monte F. Hancock, Raman Kannan, United States
  • Is Augmented Cognition a Complex System?
    Suraj Sood, United States
Wednesday, 25 June 2025
08:00 - 10:00

Accelerated Learning Through Emerging Technologies
Room: TBA
Chairs: Ricardo Lugo, Torvald F. Ask, Norway; Eloise Zehnder, Luxembourg

  • LLM-Augmented Curriculum Design: A Framework for Curriculum Innovation in Digital Public Infrastructure Education
    Josephine Lusi, Anastasija Nikiforova, Ingrid Pappel, Estonia
  • The use of virtual assistants in cybersecurity education and training - a systematic literature review
    Vanessa Roberts, Estonia; Ricardo Lugo, Norway
  • The Effectiveness of VR-Enhanced Meditation in Reducing Physiological Markers of Stress Among Student Athletes
    Sophia Ruggles, United States
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) aided Risks Assessment Method and Crisis Scenario-Simulations for Corporate Crisis Management Training Exercises
    Ilan Juran, France; Samuel Botts White, United States; Marcello Serrao, France; Erich Shaw, Israel
  • Cognition Model for Human Digital Twins
    Eloise Zehnder, Yannick Naudet, Luxembourg
13:30 - 15:30

Investigating and Strengthening the Human Factor in IT-Security - I
Room: TBA
Chairs: Ricardo Lugo, Benjamin Knox, Norway; Stefan Sütterlin, Germany; Torvald F. Ask, Norway

  • Active Social Engineering Defense using Large Language Models
    Fabio Stoll, Benjamin Pottkamp, Holger Morgenstern, Germany
  • Design and Evaluation of a Security Awareness Escape Room
    Wilhelm Volz, Germany
  • Towards a Proof-of-Principle of an LLM-powered Low Resource Social Engineering Attack Coach
    Lea Müller, Stefan Sütterlin, Holger Morgenstern, Germany
  • End-to-End Encryption: Technological and Human Factor Perspectives
    Leandros Maglaras, Greece; Kitty Kioskli, Netherlands
  • Ontology as a Path to Transparent and Explainable AI-driven Influence Analysis: Reducing Generative AI's Black-Box Effect
    Benjamin Delhomme, Elina Lange-Ionatamisvili, Latvia; Danielle Ziebelin, France; Tobi Horton, Sanda Svetoka, Latvia
16:00 - 18:00

Investigating and Strengthening the Human Factor in IT-Security - II
Room: TBA
Chairs: Ricardo Lugo, Benjamin Knox, Norway; Stefan Sütterlin, Germany; Torvald F. Ask, Norway

  • Differential Susceptibility to Persuasion Principles Across Cultural Orientations
    Aileen Fezzie, United States; Rosanna E. Guadagno, Finland; Matthew Canham, United States
  • How Does a Password Meter Affect Password Security? An Empirical Study of a Traditional Password Meter and a Metaphor-Based Design
    Simon Heim, Germany
  • From theory to practice: leveraging VR and CTF competitions for advanced cybersecurity education
    Triin Muulmann, Estonia; Ricardo Lugo, Norway; Rain Ottis, Estonia
  • EYE-TRACKING INDICATORS OF INSIDER THREATS FOR CYBERSECURITY: RISKY CHOICE DECISION MAKING, DECEPTION, AND SCANPATHS OF THE INSIDER
    Valarie Yerdon, United States
  • Optimizing Human-Autonomy Interaction: A Proposed Methodology
    Christopher Myers, Margaret Ugolini, Taylor Curley, United States
Thursday, 26 June 2025
08:00 - 10:00

Cognitive Load, Focus and Neurofeedback
Room: TBA
Chair(s): To be announced

  • Neural Dynamics of Group Interaction in the Iterate multi-Player Prisoner's Dilemma Game: Multilayer Network Approach
    Heegyu Kim, Sung Chan Jun, Korea; Chang S Nam, United States
  • Using Eye-Tracking Analysis to Detect Pilot Focus in Drone Interfaces During Signal Loss
    Dimosthenis Minas, Angelos Fotopoulos, Michalis Xenos, Christos Zotos, Greece
  • Cognitive Load and Usability Assessment in Health Information Systems
    Thiviyan Senthilrajah, Supunmali Ahangama, Sri Lanka
  • The Birkbeck EEG Neurofeedback and Neurophenomenology (BENN) Study
    Eddy J. Davelaar, United Kingdom
  • An EEG Study of Cognitive Load and Fatigue during Learning with a Computer Simulation
    Genevieve Parent, Julien Mercier, Canada
  • Muscle-based Monitoring System for Classifying Human Concentration and Relaxation States
    Tomo Akamine, Tamon Miyake, Emi Tamaki, Satoshi Shimabukuro, Japan
13:30 - 15:30

Sensors, BCIs, and Eye-Tracking: Integrating Technologies for Brain-Controlled Interfaces and Gaze-Based Control
Room: TBA
Chair: Ana Teixeira, Portugal

  • Integrating Eye-Tracking, Machine Learning, and Facial Recognition for Objective Consumer Behavior Analysis
    Jose Augusto Rodrigues, Antonio Vieira de Castro, Portugal; Martin Llamas-Nistal, Spain
  • The Ancient Greeks Meet Virtual Reality: Exploring the Immersive Potential of Virtual Reality for the Mind Palace Technique
    Shivani Pandey, Prairie Goodwin, United States
  • Attention-Based Transfer Learning for Multi-Modal EEG and Eye Tracking in Brain-Computer Interfaces
    Maryam Abbasi, Sonia M. Brito-Costa, Ana Teixeira, Pedro Martins, Portugal
  • Exploring Quizzes in Programming Learning as a Student Self-Help Tool
    Paula C Tavares, Marilio Cardoso, Portugal
  • Augmented Cognition in Consumer Behavior: Using Eye-Tracking to Explore Cultural Differences in Color Perception
    Hugo De Almeida, Luis Nunes, Sonia M. Brito-Costa, Ana Teixeira, Portugal
  • Shaping Minds with type: The psychological effects of typography using eye tracking
    Sonia M. Brito-Costa, Ana Teixeira, Maria F. F. Antunes, Silvia Espada, Alexandra Soares, Hugo De Almeida, Portugal
  • QBlind: A Game Adaptation for Blind
    Anabela J. Gomes, Rodrigo Nogueira, Alvaro N Santos, Portugal
Friday, 27 June 2025
08:00 - 10:00

Emotions in Augmented Cognition
Room: TBA
Chair(s): To be announced

  • Multimodal Fusion Emotion Recognition with Cascade Forest Based on Electroencephalography and Facial Electromyography Signals
    Muhua Xu, Haowei Deng, Qianxiang Zhou, Zhongqi Liu, P.R. China
  • The Influence of Specific Sounds on Cognitive Function and the Mediating Role of Emotions
    Chuancai Sun, Jiatao Wang, Peng Zhang, Zhongqi Liu, Qianxiang Zhou, Xue Yang, P.R. China
  • Emotion Recognition and Cognitive Load: Exploring their Interconnected Dynamics in Multimodal HCI
    Yehee Do, Dae-Yong Cho, Min-Koo Kang, Korea
  • Understanding Sentiment in User Feedback: Lexicon-Based vs. Generative AI Approaches
    Anasilvia Salazar Morales, Jorge Yass, Trishala Jain, Jayson Nissen, Ben Van Dusen, Evrim Baran, United States

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