Prior to joining the School of Design and Creative Arts, Professor Gary Burnett was Head of the Human Factors Research Group at The University of Nottingham. 

An experienced lecturer, he teaches and conducts research in Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction. 

His research interests lie in the human-centred design of disruptive technologies in complex contexts, including novel information and automation systems within future vehicles. Most recently, he has turned his attention to the impact of virtual and augmented reality – as well as holograms – in the Higher Education sector. 

During his career, he has been awarded research funding in excess of £20 million from industry partners, UK Government, the EU and charities. 

Having published more than 300 peer-reviewed papers, he has chalked up over 6,000 citations. 

He contributes to the influential work of the JISC steering committee for Extended Reality in the UK, is an elected member of Innovate UK’s Immersive Tech Network Accessibility Working Group, and Associate Editor for the international journal, Virtual Worlds.

In 2022, Gary was named Most Innovative Teacher of the Year by the Times Higher Education Awards.