My main research focus is in the area of human‐computer interaction (HCI) – that is, the study and subsequent improvement of human interaction with technology and the design, development and evaluation of interactive technologies. My Ph.D. research has been focused on the design, development and evaluation of mobile assistive technologies for special needs user such as older adults with visual impairments - an area to which I have contributed practically‐validated guidelines.

I have extensive experience of adopting user-centred, participatory design approaches for the design and development of mobile assistive healthcare technologies, and of both qualitative and quantitative approaches to technology design and evaluation (including the use of observational and experimental designs).

I am interested in applying gamified interventions to promote healthy eating behaviours and have co-developed the 'Vegetable Maths Masters' app for children and teachers to support healthy eating behaviour. The majority of my research is multi-disciplinary in nature, representing collaborations across many different domains including psychology, ophthalmology, and health informatics.

• CS2HCI: Human Computer Interaction
• DC2260: Human Computer Interaction
• CS1020: java programming foundations
• CS3SPM: Software Project Management 
• CS4860: Software Project Management 
• CS3ID: Individual Project

• Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2017
• Ph.D. in Human Computer Interaction, Aston University, 2015
• B.A. with First Class Joint Honours in Business and Computer Science, Aston University, 2011

• Megan Robertston: Investigation and Evaluation of Novel Approaches to Promoting and Maintaining Students’ Engagement with e-Learning 

If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in research area aligned with my interests, please contact me directly by email for further details of potential projects. 

Email: [email protected]

Room number: MB560E