Personal profile
Research interests
Expert in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) with a proven track record of both teaching and research excellence spanning over twenty years. Experienced, award-winning educator and research leader who exhibits senior leadership through the building of inter-disciplinary research teams and mentors students and colleagues to academic success. A committed research advocate who is passionate in pushing ‘human wellbeing’ needs in HCI as well as driving academic diversity and equality in computing education.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Understanding people: extensions of human–computer interaction
Carroll, F., Slattery, D. M., Renaud, K. & Bauerly, K. E. S., 22 Jan 2026, In: Design Science. 12, e3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Advancing Smart Water Management: Integrating Invasive and Non-invasive IoT Sensors for Sustainable Hot and Cold-Water Usage Monitoring
Kalsi, N., Carroll, F., Minor, K. & Platts, J., 15 Feb 2025, Computing Technologies for Sustainable Development - 1st International Research Conference, IRCCTSD 2024, Proceedings. Sivakumar, P. D., Pasupathi, C., Balakrishnan, P. & Ramachandran, R. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 81-99 19 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Science; vol. 2362).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Bridging the Gap: Engaging Girls in Computing Through Physical Technologies
Porhonar, P., Kahtan, H., Carroll, F. & Simon, T., 1 Feb 2025, Innovative and Intelligent Digital Technologies : Towards an Increased Efficiency. Al Mubarak, M. & Hamdan, A. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 49-62 14 p. (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control; vol. 569).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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CyberHER: Addressing Gender Inequality Through Digital Skills and Cultural Change in Cybersecurity
Macherla, S., Zafar, M. H., Johar, S. & Carroll, F., 4 Sept 2025, AI Applications in Cyber Security and Privacy of Communication Networks - Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Cyber Security, Privacy in Communication Networks, ICCS 2024. Hewage, C. E. R., Zafar, M. H. & Kesswani, N. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 91-102 12 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1453 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Designing Inclusive AI Learning Tools: Insights from Women in Tech on AI-Augmented Creativity for Equitable Computing
Porhonar, P., Carroll, F., Thorne, S. & Kahtan, H., 13 Nov 2025, p. 540-549. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Open Access