Spotlight | Dr. Constantinos Coursaris
TISM's first faculty member in Dubai
Constantinos joined the TISM faculty in August of 2005, coming all the
way from Athens, Greece, and after spending a few years in Canada.
Since arriving at MSU, Constantinos has been busy with research in
various aspects of Human Computer Interaction, a program that emerges
out of his dual appointment with the Usability and Accessibility Center. The latest and current funded research involves a longitudinal study that investigates the usability and accessibility of a USDA website on nutrition and physical activity education for blind and low-vision users, and its potential for empowering these individuals in eating healthier and engaging in a more active lifestyle.
Constantinos developed a study abroad program in Japan with a focus on Technology and Culture: Communication and Games. With its fourth installment coming up in May 2009, students are given the opportunity to visit and learn from related leading companies, such as NTT DoCoMo and Square-Enix, but to also be immersed in the Japanese culture by visiting a number of cities and historic cultural sites. Constantinos is also the Faculty Advisor for TISM’s undergraduate student association, ASCOT.
Earlier this August, Constantinos left for Dubai where he will spend the fall 2008 semester. He is the first faculty member to teach courses in TISM’s new Bachelor of Science in Media and Communication Technology in the new MSU Dubai campus. In addition, Constantinos will assist in other activities including student recruitment, student advising, and networking with local industry professionals to build connections for our program, and representing TISM at MSU Dubai functions. Good luck Constantinos!