Academic activity
Education
Teaching and research interests
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Interactive Systems Design
- User eXperience
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning
- Research methods
- Web development
- Full-Stack Application Development
- Cross-platform Application Development
- Mobile application development
- Android application development
- Business Software Systems
- Technology entrepreneurship
- Object-oriented programming
Peer-reviewed publications (selected list)
- D.Ferman, N.Caporusso, The Role of Social Media during the COVID-19 Pandemic, to appear in the 13th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2022)
- B.Thaman, T.Cao, N.Caporusso, A Landmark Detection and Iris Prediction Dataset for Gaze Tracking Research, to appear in the Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies (IHIET 2022)
- N.Samuel, N.Caporusso, A systematic assessment of the impact of the pandemic on academic and scientific conferences, to appear in the 13th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2022)
- V.Bevilacqua,A.Brunetti,D.Buongiorno,N.Caporusso, Brain-Computer Interface, to appear in Cognitive Neuroscience Methods, Springer, 2022.
- B.Thaman, T.Cao, N.Caporusso, Improving Eye-Tracking using RGB Cameras for Large-Scale Human-Machine Applications, to appear in the 5th International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration: Integrating People and Intelligent Systems (IHSI 2022)
- N.Samuel, D.Ferman, N.Caporusso, A Peer-to-Peer Psychological Support Corpus for Developing Conversational Agents in the context of Long-Distance Relationships, to appear in the 5th International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration: Integrating People and Intelligent Systems (IHSI 2022)
- N.Caporusso, T.Amare, A.Tandon, S.Neace, S.Cho, A Physical User Interface Description Language for Interface Digital Twins, to appear in the 5th International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration: Integrating People and Intelligent Systems (IHSI 2022)
- N.Caporusso, An Improved PIN Input Method for the Visually Impaired, in the 44th International IEEE Convention on Information, Communication, and Electronic Technology, 2021. Full text: https://bit.ly/3gyQP7M
- J.Niehaus, N.Caporusso, An Infrastructure for Integrated Temperature Monitoring and Social Tracking, in the 44th International IEEE Convention on Information, Communication, and Electronic Technology, 2021. Full text: https://bit.ly/3BtxahR
- T.Farber, L.Christen, N.Caporusso, Evaluating Users' Perception of Health-Safety Measures Against Pandemics, in 12th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2021. Full text: https://bit.ly/2UNzfoU
- L.Christen, T.Farber, N.Caporusso, Face Masks as Awareness and Engagement Platforms, in 12th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2021. Full text: https://bit.ly/3Dk2HEm
- J.Clark, N.Caporusso, A Dedicated Platform for Health-Safety Reviews, in 12th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2021. Full text: https://bit.ly/2XQfluA
- N.Caporusso, K.Zhang, G.Carlson, Using Eye-tracking to Study the Authenticity of Images Produced by Generative Adversarial Networks, in 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Communication, and Computer Engineering (ICECCE), 2020. Full text: https://bit.ly/3ixTCg3
- A.Miller, J.Miller, N.Caporusso, Enhancing Webpage Navigation with a Novel Scrollbar, in 11th International Conference on Usability & User Experience, 2020. Full text: https://bit.ly/2XRKN8W
- A.Peralta, N.Caporusso, The Impact of Social Media in Military Recruiting, in 11th International Conference on Social & Occupational Ergonomics, 2020. Full text: https://bit.ly/33SiJWY
- J.Esparza, N.Caporusso, Addressing Human Factors in the Design of Cyber Hygiene Self-Assessment Tools, in 6th International Conference on Human Factors in Cybersecurity, 2020. Full text: https://bit.ly/2PIBDav
- A.Legleiter, N.Caporusso, Flat-Design Icon Sets: a Case for Universal Meanings?, in 11th International Conference on Usability & User Experience, 2020. Full text: https://bit.ly/33TRSd0
- N.Elleman, N.Caporusso, A Platform for Tracking Teacher-Student Interaction, in 6th International Conference on Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences, 2020. Full text: https://bit.ly/3gWIYPO
- N.Caporusso, Deepfakes for the Good: a Beneficial Application of Contentious Artificial Intelligence Technology, in 3rd International Conference on Human Factors in Artificial Intelligence and Social Computing, 2020. Full text: https://bit.ly/33PMQOI
- N.Caporusso, N.Elleman, S.Cho, Interface Digital Twins: Rendering Physical Devices Accessible to People who are Blind, in 43rd International Convention on Information, Communication and Electronic Technology, 2020. Full text: https://bit.ly/3BdsKLz
- N.Caporusso, An Experiential Learning Approach to Research Methods in Computer Science based on SMART Goals, in 43rd International Convention on Information, Communication and Electronic Technology, 2020. Full text: https://bit.ly/2PYDZlP
- S.Cho, T.Farber, C.Schultz, N.Caporusso, M.Song, SMIILE: Smart Module Integration for IoT Programming Logic and Environment, in 20th IEEE International Conference On Electro Information Technology, 2020. Full text: https://bit.ly/3ahcpcC
- N.Caporusso, N.Elleman, S.Cho, I.Perilli, A Digital Platform for Improving Accessibility in Physical User Interfaces, in 6th IEEE International Conference on Information Management, 2020. Full text: https://bit.ly/3ajhOzS
- S.Li, N.Caporusso, Investigating Transparency and Accountability in User Interfaces for Data Visualization: a Case Study on Crowdfunding, in International Conference on Human Interaction & Emerging Technologies, 2019. Full text: https://bit.ly/2GDppfd
- N.Caporusso, K.Zhang, G.Carlson, D.Patchin, D.Jachetta, N.Vaughn, S.Romeiser, User Discrimination of Content Produced by Generative Adversarial Networks, in International Conference on Human Interaction & Emerging Technologies, 2019. Full text: https://bit.ly/2YB4j78
- N.Caporusso, A.Walters, D.Patchin, N.Vaughn, D.Jachetta, S.Romeiser, M.Ding, Comparative User Experience Analysis of Pervasive Wearable Technology, in 3rd International Conference on Human Factors and Wearable Technologies, 2019. Full text: https://bit.ly/2KeZv2l
- N.Caporusso, T.Helms, P.Zhang, A Meta-Language Approach for Machine Learning, in 2nd International Conference on Human Factors in Artificial Intelligence and Social Computing, 2019. Full text: https://bit.ly/2Ov4i52
- T.Fandakly, N.Caporusso, Beyond Passwords: Enforcing Username Security as the First Line of Defense, in 8th International Conference on Human Factors in Cybersecurity, 2019. Full text: https://bit.ly/2ytd0FY
- M.Stainbrook, N.Caporusso, Comparative Evaluation of Security and Convenience Trade-offs in Password Generation Aiding Systems, in 8th International Conference on Human Factors in Cybersecurity, 2019. Full text: https://bit.ly/2Gzns3l
- N.Caporusso, G.Carlson, M.Ding, P.Zhang, Immersive Virtual Reality beyond Available Physical Space, in 8th International Conference on Human Factors in Game Design and Virtual Environments, 2019. Full text: https://bit.ly/2YB4kYK
- N.Caporusso, An Interactive Device for Reducing Risk of Infusion Therapy and Blood Transfusions, in 8th International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices, 2019. Full text: https://bit.ly/2ytc98e
- N.Caporusso, K. Udenze, A. Imaji, S. Romeiser, Y. Cui, Y. Li, Accessibility Evaluation of Automated Vending Machines, in 4th International Conference on Design for Inclusion, 2019. Full text: https://bit.ly/336Ysu3
- X.Xiao, N.Caporusso, Comparative Evaluation of Cyber Migration Factors in the Current Social Media Landscape, in IEEE International Symposium on Social Networks and Applications, 2018. Full text: https://goo.gl/QdJvFQ
- M.Clarke, G.Carlson, N.Caporusso, C.Jacobs, Filmmaking without a Frame - Virtual Reality and 360 Degree Video, in 72nd Annual Conference of the University Film and Video Association, 2018.
- G.Carlson, M.Clarke, N.Caporusso, A.Perez, C.Jacobs, M.Ding, Best of Both Worlds: Combining 360 Video and Augmented Reality for Understanding and Creating Narrative, in Digital Frontiers conference, 2018.
- N.Caporusso, L.Biasi, G.Cinquepalmi, V.Bevilacqua, An Immersive Environment for Experiential Training and Remote Control in Hazardous Industrial Tasks, in 9th Intl Conf. on Human Factors and Wearable Technologies, 2018. Full text: https://goo.gl/roiqw2
- N.Caporusso, M.Ding, M.Clarke, G.Carlson, V.Bevilacqua, G.F.Trotta, Analysis of the Relationship between Content and Interaction in the Usability Design of 360° Videos, in 9th Intl Conf. on Usability and User Experience, 2018. Full text: https://goo.gl/FnZm7w
- N.Caporusso, S.Chea, R.Abukhaled, A Game-Theoretical Model of Ransomware, in 9th Intl Conf. on Human Factors in Cybersecurity, 2018. Full text: https://goo.gl/2Lc9XY
- S.Lenig, N.Caporusso, Minecrafting Virtual Education, in 9th Intl Conf. on Human Factors and Game Design, 2018. Full text: https://goo.gl/X8o5Z7
- M.Stainbrook, N.Caporusso, Convenience or Strength? Aiding Optimal Strategies in Password Generation, in 9th Intl Conf. on Human Factors in Cybersecurity, 2018. Full text: https://goo.gl/zzk6TE
- K.Santiago, N.Caporusso, Addressing Mental Health Consequences of Social Networking from the Social Services Perspective, in 9th Intl Conf. on Social and Occupational Ergonomics, 2018. Full text: https://goo.gl/SJzbUQ
- G.Carlson, N.Caporusso, A Physically Immersive Platform for Training Emergency Responders and Law Enforcement Officers, in 9th Intl Conf. on Training, Education, and Learning Sciences, 2018. Full text: https://goo.gl/Qz489s
- D.Railsback, N.Caporusso, Investigating the Human Factors in eSports Performances, in 9th Intl Conf. on Human Factors and Game Design, 2018. Full text: https://goo.gl/j6VCaG
- C.Loconsole, D.Leonardis, A.Brunetti, G.F.Trotta, N.Caporusso, V.Bevilacqua, Braille Lab: a New Design Approach for Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Assistive Tools for the Visually Impaired, in Proc. of the 19th International Conf. on Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 2017. Full text: https://goo.gl/EWG54d
- N.Caporusso, G.Cinquepalmi, L.Biasi, G.F.Trotta, A.Brunetti, V.Bevilacqua, A Wearable Device Supporting Multiple Touch- and Gesture-based Languages for the Deaf-blind, in Proc. of the 1st International Conf. on Human Factors and Wearable Technologies, 2017. Full text: https://goo.gl/YnYC4s
- N.Caporusso, G.Cinquepalmi, L.Biasi, G.F.Trotta, A.Brunetti, V.Bevilacqua, Enabling Touch-based Communication in Wearable Devices for People with Sensory and Multisensory Impairments, in Proc. of the 1st International Conf. on Human Factors and Wearable Technologies, 2017. Full text: https://goo.gl/vw9Fju
- V.Bevilacqua, G.F.Trotta, C.Loconsole, A.Brunetti, N.Caporusso, et al. A RGB-D sensor-based tool for assessment and rating of movement disorders, in Proc. of the 8th International Conf. on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2017. Full text: https://goo.gl/HBdxwq
- V.Bevilacqua, G.F.Trotta, A.Brunetti, N.Caporusso, C.Loconsole, et al. A comprehensive approach for physical rehabilitation assessment in Multiple Sclerosis patients based on Gait Analysis, in Proc. of the 8th International Conf. on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2017. Full text: https://goo.gl/iZqFXr
- V.Bevilacqua, L.Carnimeo, A.Brunetti, A.De Pace, P.Galeandro, G.F.Trotta, N.Caporusso, F.Marino, V.Alberotanza, A.Scardapane, Synthesis of a Neural Network Classifier for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Grading based on triphasic CT images, in Proc. of the International Conf. on Recent Trends in Image Processing & Pattern Recognition, 2016. Full text: https://goo.gl/XEmCp5
- V.Bevilacqua, A.E.Uva, M.Fiorentino, G.F.Trotta, M.Dimatteo, E.Nasca, A.N.Nocera, G.D.Cascarano, A.Brunetti, N.Caporusso, R.Pellicciari, G.Defazio, A comprehensive method for assessing the blepharospasm cases severity, in Proc. of the International Conf. on Recent Trends in Image Processing & Pattern Recognition, 2016. Full text: https://goo.gl/LLXdd8
- V.Bevilacqua, L.Biasi, A.Pepe, N.Caporusso, A Computer Vision Method for Recognizing Finger Spelling, in Proc. of the 2015 International Conf. on Intelligent Computing - ISBN 978-3-319-22052-9. Full text: https://goo.gl/SG5pwu
- N.Caporusso, M.Trizio, G.Perrone, Pervasive Assistive Technology for the Deafblind: Need, Emergency, and Assistance through the Sense of Touch, in Pervasive Health: State-of-the-Art and Beyond, Springer, 2014. Full text: https://goo.gl/bQopEq
- N.Caporusso, F.Giordano, D.Centrone, P.d'Addabbo, A.D'Elia, Laboratori dal Basso - Bridging formal and informal learning for entrepreneurial training, in Proc. of the 6th GUIDE International Conference, 2013 - ISBN 9788897772033. Full text: https://goo.gl/CG9hKS
- N.Caporusso, G.Perrone, A Comparative Study of the Learning Curve of a Novel Interface for the Deafblind: Implications for Educational Environments, in Proc. of the 2nd International Workshop on Interaction Design in Educational Environments, 2013. Full text: https://goo.gl/TAHMuA
- N.Caporusso, Integrating collaboratories in e-learning: opportunities and challenges, in Proc. of the 5th GUIDE International Conference, 2011 - ISBN 9788897772033. Full text: https://goo.gl/bMTtwR
- N.Caporusso, I.Lasorsa, Modello di Analisi per il Mode Confusion in Istruzioni Operative Life-critical, in Festival dell'Innovazione, 2010. Full text: https://goo.gl/SztavL
- N.Caporusso, The Body and the Mind through the Lens of Music: exploiting Brain-Computer Interfaces and Embodied Music Cognition to Assess Sensorimotor Synchronization and Developmental Disorders, in Cognitive Practices, FrancoAngeli, 2010. Full text: https://goo.gl/1rDCLm
- N.Caporusso, Including Personality in e-Learning Design in FormaMente, 2010 - ISBN 8849269536. Full text: https://goo.gl/c6CDdM
- N.Caporusso, The mind and the body through the Lens of Music: exploiting Brain-Computer Interfaces and Embodied Music Cognition to Assess Sensorimotor Synchronization and Developmental Disorders, in 7th Workshop of the Italian Association for Cognitive Sciences, 2010 - ISBN 978-88-8443-350-3. Full text: https://goo.gl/vMLpUQ
- N.Caporusso, I.Lasorsa, Modellazione cognitiva di Mode Confusion in task di Standard Operating Procedure collaborative life-critical, in Proc. of the 7th Workshop of the Italian Association for Cognitive Sciences (AISC), 2010 - ISBN 9788884433497. Full text: https://goo.gl/SztavL
- N.Caporusso, A Device for Measuring Potentially Hazardous Forces on Medical Equipment for Patient Transport, in Proc. of the 4th IEEE International Conf. on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare, 2010 - ISBN 9789639799899. Full text: https://goo.gl/SN2SW6
- N.Caporusso, Including Personality in e-Learning Design, in Proc. of the International Workshop of the GUIDE Association, 2010 - ISBN 9788897772033. Full text: https://goo.gl/1hEPmu
- N.Caporusso, A Light-Weight Framework For Including Individual Styles In E-Learning Tools, in Proc. of the 3rd Conference of the International Association for Development of the Information Society Association, 2010 - ISBN 978-972-8939-09-0. Full text: https://goo.gl/5XWfSB
- N.Caporusso, I.Lasorsa, The Difference between Acceptability and Acceptance: A Case Study in Fall Prevention, in Proc. of the 6th International Conference of the Technology, Knowledge and Society Association, 2010. Full text: https://goo.gl/QaaQm2
- N.Caporusso, Darwinismo e informatica: Brain-Computer Interface e Coevoluzione Uomo-Macchina in Proc. of the 6th Workshop of the Italian Association for Cognitive Sciences (AISC), 2009. Full text: https://goo.gl/MFG9n5
- N.Caporusso, L.Mkrtchyan, and L.Badia, A Multimodal Interface Device for Online Board Games Designed for Sight-Impaired People in Transactions on Information Technology in BioMedicine, 2009 - ISSN 1089-7771. Full text: https://goo.gl/za4sTX
- N.Caporusso, Personality-Aware Interfaces for Learning Applications in Proc. of the ACM International Conference of the Special Interest Group on University and College Computing Services (SIGUCCS), 2009 - ISBN 978-1-60558-477-5. Full text: https://goo.gl/tcF23v
- I.Lasorsa, N.Caporusso, O.Rinaldi, L.la Pietra, M.Monturano, S.Lai, and L.Lunghi, User Evaluation of Multifaceted Activity Monitoring System for Fall Prevention in Proc. of the 19th International Conference of the International Society for Posture & Gait Research, 2009 - ISBN 88–900847–1-5. Full text: https://goo.gl/WrdEMT
- N.Caporusso, I.Lasorsa, O.Rinaldi, and L.la Pietra, A Pervasive Solution for Risk Awareness in the context of Fall Prevention, in Proc. of the 3rd IEEE International Conf. on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare, 2009 - ISBN 978-963-9799-42-4. Full text: https://goo.gl/28MKUb
- N.Caporusso, Design of a Malossi Interface for Deafblind People, in Proc. of the First Usability Professionals Association European regional conference (UPAEurope), 2008.. Full text: https://goo.gl/eSq2Qd
- N.Caporusso, L.Mkrtchyan, and L.Badia, Multimodal Network Board Games for Blind People in Proc. of the First Usability Professionals Association European regional conference (UPAEurope), 2008. Full text: https://goo.gl/nC44oS
- N.Caporusso, L.Mkrtchyan, and L.Badia, A Multimodal Network Board Game System for Blind People, in Proc. of the IEEE International Symposium on Applied Sciences in Biomedical and Communication Technologies (ISABEL), 2008 - ISBN 978-1-4244-2647-8. Full text: https://goo.gl/iYrpR7
- N.Caporusso, Selective Beam Discovery Techniques for VANETs, in the ACM International Conf. on Mobile Technology, Applications and Systems (Mobility), 2008. Full text: https://goo.gl/yjVrbS
- N.Caporusso, A Wearable Malossi Alphabet Interface for Deafblind People, in Proc. of the ACM International Conf. on Advanced Visual Interfaces (AVI), 2008 - ISBN 978-1-60558-141-5. Full text: https://goo.gl/DZ4bTw
- T.Pederson, A.Piccinno, D.Surie, C.Ardito, N.Caporusso, L.E.Janlert, Framing the Next-Generation Desktop using Proximity and Human Perception, in the ACM International Conf. on Computer-Human Interaction (CHI), 2008. Full text: https://goo.gl/LHxryV
- F.Cincotti, L.Kauhanen, F.Aloise, T.Palomäki, N.Caporusso, P.Jylänki, D.Mattia, F.Babiloni, G.Vanacker, M.Nuttin, M.G.Marciani, and J.del R.Millán, Vibrotactile Feedback for Brain-Computer Interface Operation, in Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, 2007 - ISSN 1687-5265. Full text: https://goo.gl/ZYY4Sr
- F.Aloise, N.Caporusso, D.Mattia, F.Babiloni, L.Kauhanen, J.del R.Millàn, M.Nuttin, M.G.Marciani, and F.Cincotti, Brain-Machine Interfaces through Control of Electroencephalographic Signals and Vibrotactile Feedback, in Proc. of the 12th International Conf. on Human-Computer Interaction, 2007. Full text: https://goo.gl/d3qcbi
- F.Cincotti, L.Kauhanen, F.Aloise, T.Palomäki, N.Caporusso, P.Jylänki, F.Babiloni, G.Vanacker, M.Nuttin, M.G.Marciani, J.del R.Millán, D.Mattia Preliminary Experimentation on Vibrotactile Feedback in the context of Mu-rhythm Based BCI, in Proc. of the 29th International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2007. Full text: https://goo.gl/rpSJH8
- F.Cincotti, L.Kauhanen, F.Aloise, T.Palomäki, N.Caporusso, P.Jylänki, D.Mattia, F.Babiloni, G.Vanacker, M.Nuttin, M.G.Marciani, and J.del R.Millán.Vibrotactile Feedback in the context of Mu-rhythm Based BCI, in Proc. of the 29th International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2007. Full text: https://goo.gl/6RKzpp
Awards (selected list)
- 2022: Distinguished paper award at the EDSIGCON+CONISAR conference
- 2022: Institute for Health Innovation Faculty fellowship at Northern Kentucky University
- 2022: Project Award at Northern Kentucky University
- 2021: Faculty-Student Development Award at Northern Kentucky University
- 2021: Communicating Curiosity Fellowship at Northern Kentucky University
- 2021: Institute for Health Innovation Faculty fellowship at Northern Kentucky University
- 2021: Best paper award at the 1st Conference in Human Factors in Disease Control and Pandemic Prevention
- 2020: Honors College Faculty fellowship at Northern Kentucky University
- 2020: Best paper award at the 6th International Conference on Information Management
- 2019: Faculty-Student Development Award at Northern Kentucky University
- 2019: "Pilot Award" Nomination as best faculty at Fort Hays State University
- 2019: "University Outstanding Scholar Award" at Fort Hays State University
- 2019: "1st prize Faculty Research Award" at SACAD
- 2019: "Entrepreneurship Faculty Fellows Award" at Fort Hays State University
- 2018: "Pilot Award Nomination as best faculty
- 2018: "Fischli’s Excellence in Higher Education Award" at Fort Hays State University
- 2018: "Faculty of the year Service award" at Fort Hays State University
- 2018: "Graduate School’s Outstanding Research Mentor" at Fort Hays State University
- 2018: 1st place at "Innovation Party" start-up competition
- 2017: Best paper award at the International Conf. on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics
- 2017: Marie Curie Fellowship
- 2016: Best paper award at the International Conf. on Recent Trends in Image Processing & Pattern Recognition
- 2016: 1st prize at the "Make to care" challenge as best start-up
- 2016: 1st prize at "Heroes - meet in Maratea" as best start-up
- 2016: 1st prize at "Charité Venture Summit" as best technology for healthcare
- 2015: 1st prize at "Cuore digitale" as best technology with social impact
- 2015: 1st prize at "GoBeyond" as best start-up
- 2015: 1st prize at "InnovateUK" as best wearable technology for accessibility
- 2015: MIT Technology Review - Italian chapter - "Innovators Under 35" award
- 2015: 1st prize at "Internet of Things accelerate Berlin" as best IoT start-up
- 2014: 1st prize at Job&Orienta as best innovation project
- 2014: 1st prize at AlternAttiva as best school innovation project
- 2014: 5th place winner at Future in Research (1250 applications)
- 2014: 1st prize at Focus innovation prize in media and communication
- 2014: 2nd prize at Lamarck Prize for IVE360 - Immersive Video Experience
- 2013: Mario Tchou award for best Ph.D. dissertation by AICA
- 2012: 1st place at Valore Assoluto by Camera di Commercio di Bari
- 2011: L'innovazione tecnologica per la gestione del rischio in sanità by Gutenberg - Healthcare safety
- 2011: 1st prize at James Dyson Award - Italian edition
- 2010: Fulbright scholarship from the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
- 2009: 1st place at Principi Attivi as best technology with social impact (1600 applicants)
- 2008: Best thesis award by CINEAS
- 2008: Best master thesis award by AICA