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I'm an assistant professor in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at Aalto University. Drawing from my background in psychology, I research motivational and emotional aspects of the User Experience and Games to establish a better understanding of how we conceptualize and study "good" interaction. In particular, my work investigates how interactive systems support aesthetic and meaningful user experiences that "stay" with users well beyond interaction.
Moreover, I'm interested in metascientific questions, especially with regards to the role of psychological theories in HCI and game design. In 2021 I was awarded an ERC StG to investigate the use of theories in game design and production practice, and develop methods for how HCI can more productively translate theories from other disciplines into actionable knowledge for research and practice.
Please note: I presently do not take on new master students, unless your interests align very closely with my current research foci (i.e., theory use and theory translation in HCI; user experience of autonomy; aesthetics & games).
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PhD, University of Basel
Award Date: 14 Jan 2016
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
01/05/2022 → 30/04/2027
Project: EU: ERC grants
Mekler, E., Kärnä, E., Rautalahti, H. & Savo, M.
01/09/2021 → 31/08/2025
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
Mekler, E. & Laattala, M.
01/01/2021 → 31/12/2024
Project: EU: Framework programmes funding
Mekler, Elisa (Recipient) & Hornbæk, K. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Mekler, Elisa (Recipient) & Hornbæk, K. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Mekler, Elisa (Recipient), Wauck, H. (Recipient) & Fu, W. T. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Bopp, J. (Recipient) & Mekler, Elisa (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Tyack, April (Recipient) & Mekler, Elisa (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Elisa Mekler (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
Elisa Mekler (Examiner)
Activity: Examination types › Evaluation of funding applications
Elisa Mekler (Examiner)
Activity: Examination types › Evaluation of funding applications
Elisa Mekler (Chair)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Membership of an organizing committee or other positions of trust of a conference or a seminar
Elisa Mekler (Examiner)
Activity: Examination types › Evaluation of funding applications
10/01/2022
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10/01/2022
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03/11/2021
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02/10/2021
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29/09/2021
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