Guanlin X. Li

Guanlin X. Li

PhD Researcher in HCI

Guanlin X. Li

Guanlin X. Li

PhD Researcher in Human–Computer Interaction (HCI)
Lancaster University, UK
Supervised by Hans Gellersen

Welcome to my personal research website. My work bridge the gap between human physiology and immersive technology.

Research Overview

I’m a PhD student focusing on head‑mounted display (HMD) ergonomics, interaction techniques, and human–computer interaction. My research explores how we can improve comfort, usability, and performance in immersive systems (VR/AR/MR) through better sensing and interaction design.

I graduated from University College London (UCL) in 2021 with an MSc in Computer Science. Before that, I obtained a Master’s degree from the University of Edinburgh in Power Electrical Engineering.

Primary Research Interests

  • HMD Ergonomics: Improving long-term comfort in VR/AR headsets.
  • XR Interaction: Designing novel head-pointing and gaze-based interaction techniques.
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI): Understanding user behavior in immersive environments.
  • User Studies: Conducting rigorous experimental designs to quantify performance.
  • Prototyping & Sensing: Developing custom hardware and software for HCI research.

News

  • [Feb 2025] Our paper “Quantifying neck muscle activity during head fixation in VR” is out! Check it out in the Publications section.
  • [May 2026] Excited to announce “StrainGain amplifies head pointing”!
  • [Aug 2024] Successfully completed the summer user study on HMD ergonomics.