Dr Leo Rezayan

Biography

Dr Leo A. Rezayan is a designer, maker, researcher and academic in the fields of Interactive and Visual Design (IVD) and Human-Computer-Interaction (HCI) with a background in Multimedia Design and Virtual Reality (VR). Leo is the course coordinator at the School of Design at Queensland University of Technology and an Adjunct Professor at the Design School at Taylor's University. His research and teaching interests are in Tangible Media, Embodied Interaction, Visual Communications, Data Visualisation, Information Design, Physicalisation and Participatory Design.

Leo is passionate about integrating research into teaching. His vision is to form design paradigms where the design disciplines drive the changes required to respond to the world's challenges. This vision is based on his education, teaching, research, and industry experiences. He promotes strengthening students' design culture and professional profiles to achieve this vision. This approach encourages students to consider their work beyond the university and seek industry engagement opportunities to increase students' exposure to professional forums. Success in this area can strengthen students' professional profiles and improve the school and university's reputation.