Annelies Gibson
(she/her)
Part time teacher
School of Computer Science and Informatics
- GibsonA3@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 29225 14882
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Abacws, Room 3.71, Senghennydd Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4AG
Queen's Buildings - South Building, Room 3.20 (Turing Suite), 5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA
Overview
I am an accomplished educator and now a Teacher and researcher within the Computer Science department here at Cardiff University, I have a strong background in technology, law, criminology and politics. My passion is utilising VR, XR and AI to create inclusive and supportive environments for neurodiverse individuals. I am dedicated to leveraging VR technology for educational purposes, specifically in aiding neurodiverse individuals. I am acitvely involved in promoting inclusion and accessibility in educational settings through innovative approaches.
Research
My research is exploring how immersive technologies can be used as assisstive tools to address anxiety in neurodiverse children and young people
Biography
Professional memberships
- Autistica
- Respect4Neurodevelopment
Academic positions
- Teacher: Current
- Teaching Associate: 2021- 2023
Committees and reviewing
- BCSWomen Lovelace Colloquium reviewer
- System Dynamics Society reviewer
Research themes
Specialisms
- Computer gaming and animation
- Virtual and mixed reality
- Artificial intelligence