Dr. Chris Crawford

Dr. Chris S. Crawford is an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama’s Department of Computer Science. He directs the Human-Technology Interaction Lab (HTIL). His research focuses on human-robot interaction and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs). He has investigated systems that provide computer applications and robots with information about a user’s cognitive state. He previously developed a brain-drone racing system that was featured on over 800 news outlets including Discovery, USA Today, and the New York Times, and Forbes. Along with investigating brain-robot interaction applications, Dr. Crawford also developed Neuroblock, a tool designed to engage K-12 student in neurofeedback applications development. He recently won an NSF CAREER award for his research.