UCL Computer Science researcher elected to US National Academy of Engineering

Yvonne Rogers Professor Yvonne Rogers, Director of UCL Interaction Centre (UCLIC) and Deputy Head of UCL Computer Science, has received one of the highest international honours in engineering. Election to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in the US acknowledges Professor Rogers' groundbreaking work in advancing human-centric computing through technical innovations and worldwide education. Professor Rogers joins an elite cohort of 21 international members who have been elected to NAE's Class of 2024. This selection underscores her significant contributions to engineering research, practice, and education, as well as her pioneering efforts in developing new fields of technology and implementing innovative approaches to engineering education. Professor Rogers is best known for her foundational work on innovative learning technologies, new theories about how technology enhances human behaviour and alternative methodologies. Her extensive research has been influential in shaping Human-Computer Interaction and has led to many books and publications. Her groundbreaking research has already received international acclaim.