IICL-Lab Launched: Pioneering Research in Human Innovation and Technology Interaction

01-Sep-2024

The Intelligent Innovation and Cognition Lab (IICL-Lab) has officially been established under the direction of Dr. Yuan Yin, marking a significant step forward in advancing the frontiers of design and human-technology interaction.

Positioned as a world-leading research hub, IICL-Lab is dedicated to exploring the interactions between people and technology, with a strong focus on understanding the human innovation process through the use of cutting-edge physiological equipment. The lab also works on the development of innovative devices for the future, striving to shape the next generation of human-centered technology.

The lab brings together a diverse team of researchers and staff working across multiple fields, including:

Design Cognition
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Brain Science
User Experience Engineering (UXE)
Product Design

Collaboration lies at the heart of IICL-Lab’s mission. The lab actively partners with the wider research community and industry, ensuring that its work not only deepens academic understanding but also drives real-world innovation with tangible impact.

Speaking at the launch, Dr. Yuan Yin highlighted the lab’s vision:

“Our goal is to better understand how humans innovate, how we interact with technology, and how these insights can shape the future of design and society. IICL-Lab will serve as a collaborative bridge between academia and industry, and a creative space where new ideas and devices can emerge.”

With its interdisciplinary expertise and forward-looking agenda, IICL-Lab is set to play a leading role in global research on design, cognition, and interaction, paving the way for transformative technologies that enrich human life.