Ahmed Sabbir Arif

Dr. Ahmed Sabbir Arif is an Associate Professor of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of California, Merced, where he leads the Inclusive Interaction Lab. His interdisciplinary research spans computer science, cognitive science, human factors, virtual reality, accessibility, and applied artificial intelligence, with a focus on advancing accessibility through innovative interaction techniques. He has been recognized with a Hellman Fellowship (2020), an NSF CAREER Award (2023), and multiple best paper and honorable mention awards in human-computer interaction (HCI). Dr. Arif earned his PhD in Computer Science & Engineering from York University, an MSc in Computer & Mathematical Sciences from Lakehead University, and a BSc in Computer Science & Studies from Trent University. Before joining UC Merced, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Toronto Metropolitan University and York University, and a Research Intern at Microsoft Research, Redmond.