I'm an assistant professor in Human-Computer Interaction at Aalto University, and director of the AERIS (Aesthetic Experience in Interactive Systems) group. Drawing from my background in psychology, I research motivational and emotional aspects of the User Experience, Digital Games and Gamification. In particular, my work investigates how interactive systems support aesthetic and meaningful user experiences that endure beyond interaction, and their effects on our attitudes and wellbeing. Moreover, I'm interested in methodology and meta-science, especially with regards to developing new evaluation tools, and the role of psychological theories in Human-Computer Interaction.
My main publication venues are CHI and CHI PLAY.