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About Publications People Equipment Funding
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Director

Dr. Felix G. Hamza-Lup
is interested in improving and developing novel simulation and interactive distributed systems that use multisensory communication channels including haptic feedback. His research battle is at the frontiers of cognitive science and human computer interaction with applications in medical simulation and training. He leads a group of very talented students that share similar research interests. In his spare time Felix enjoys playing tennis, open water diving, and digital photography. Visit Felix's homepage. 		Dr. Felix Hamza-Lup
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Graduate Research

Benjamin Page, Computer Science
received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Audio Production from Webster University in St. Louis in 1998. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science while working full time as a Cyber Security Analyst at AASU's Cyber Security Research Institute. As part of his graduate research, he is working with a team to simulate gyroscopic forces with haptic devices. Ben is especially interested in open source computing, and maintains several Linux servers. In his free time, Ben collects obscure techno records.
→ Awards [show] 		Ben Page
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Undergraduate Research

Tony Lucento, Computer Science
is an IT professional returning to college as a computer science student after several years in the industry. He worked in various IT and software development positions in industries such as electronic payment processing, manufacturing, and government. Tony's professional interests include OO design patterns, web services, remote database management systems, and human-computer interaction. He joined the group in 2008 and is currently part of the Neuro Pathways team.
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Michael Brundage, Information Technology
is an Information Technology major with plans for a Masters in Computer Science. He has spent the last few years designing Printed Circuit Boards for Automated Circuit Design, in Texas. During his time here, he helped design circuit boards for companies such as Intel and Hewlett-Packard. Michael is interested in computer graphics and other computer applications. His future goals are to get involved with the research and protection of endangered animals through the use of technology.
Michael Brundage


Elizabeth Murrell, Computer Science
is a Georgia native. She recently joined the NEWS group. Elizabeth is currently enrolled as a sophomore at AASU, and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science. She is interested in haptics technology and its applications in simulation.
Elizabeth Murrell


Eric Davis, Computer Science
has joined the group in 2009. He plans on pursuing a Master degree in computer science. His areas of interests are in handheld devices, ubiquitous systems, and human computer interaction. Eric has been involved with the ACM programming competition for three years. He is currently working at the Haptic Precession project.
Eric Davis


Jazmine Carpenter, STEP Student
Jazmine Carpenter is a native of Savannah, GA. As a child Jazmine was always fascinated by computers and attracted by the unique way they operate. With the help of the STEP program, Jazmine has gotten a head start towards her goal of pursuing a career in Information Technology.
Jazmine Carpenter
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Alumni

James LaPlant, Computer Science
moved from Arizona in 2004 and graduated with a bachelor degree in Computer Science at AASU in 2008. He is interested in all aspects of software system design and programming and is currently pursuing his Masters degree in Computer Science. He is part of the HaptEK-16 and the BACH research teams.
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→ Talks and Presentations [show] 		James LaPlant


Ivan Sopin, Computer Science
is originally from Syktyvkar, Russia. He is in AASU since August 2005. As a research assistant at NEWS Lab, Ivan investigates new interaction models for 3D web interfaces. He is a team member of the (3DRTT) project, a real-time web-based 3D graphical simulator aiming at improving cancer treatment. He has created the univero project, and has done the development for the VIEW and Neuro Pathways projects. Ivan enjoys music and arts and plays guitar. Visit Ivan's homepage.
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→ Memberships [show] 		Ivan Sopin


Jonathan Norman, Computer Science
is a native from Savannah. He joined the research group in 2008. He is interested in Networking, specifically Quality-of-Service definition for haptic data distribution.
Jonathan Norman


Simona Clapan, Computer Science
is an international graduate student from Romania. She joined the research group in 2008. Her experience includes software development for Monster Technologies, Czech Republic, and Softhouse International, Romania. She is interested in haptics research and interactive web applications development and is currently part of the Neuro Pathways and the BACH research teams. In her free time she likes to travel and dance.
→ Talks and Presentations [show] 		Simona Clapan


Benjamin M. Lambeth, Information Technology
has been at AASU since 2004. He graduated in Spring 2009. Benjamin started his own business and he is still involved with the research we are doing through the BACH Project.
→ Talks and Presentations [show] 		Markus Lambeth


Carlos Sanchez, Mechanical Engineering
joined the group from Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico. He started his studies in engineering in 2005 at the Abraham Baldwing Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia. Carlos is interested in 3D modeling. He modeled various components of radiation therapy equipment for the 3DRTT project and the VIEW project. He is currently pursuing his engineering studies at Georgia Tech.
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→ Talks and Presentations [show] 		Carlos Sanchez


Donna Bryant, Computer Science & Mathematics
earned her M.A. in Mathematics from Western Kentucky University and worked as a programmer/analyst before coming to AASU. As an independent consultant, her specialty was the IBM i-series system and RPG programming. She was involved with the DICOM-RT image processing for the 3DRTT project. Donna is now working as a business/systems analyst for Gulfstream in Savannah, GA. She is an excellent tennis player.
Donna Bryant


Michele Adams, Computer Science
graduated in December 2007 with a Master degree in Computer Science. During her involvement with the NEWS research group Michele has gained advanced expertise in Multimodal environments and e-Learning. She lead the development and assessment of the HaptEK-16 project. Michele plans to open her own business in educational technology.
Michele Adams


Eric Freeman, Computer Science
studied in the Computer Science program at AASU and was involved in the development of the HaptEK-16 project. He moved with his family to Atlanta and is currently studying at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Eric Freeman
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