Hi, I'm Toshi!
I develop interactive software
I'm passionate about designing and implementing interactive systems for:
Teaching
I believe usability principles and visualization techniques can significantly enhance students' understanding of complex and abstract concepts.
Selected courseware I've developed:
- Python Gym: a web app for learning Python with instant feedback.
- Active Handout Astro: a framework for interactive course development built with Astro.
You can also check my other projects here .
You can check my projects here.
I'm interested in exploring how a user's gaze can be utilized as an element of interaction with computer systems.
Selected research I've developed in the past:
- EyeSwipe: gaze-based text entry method analogous to keyboard swiping on smartphone
- CameraMouseSuite: a camera-based mouse-replacement interface.
You can also check my full list of publications .
You can check my publications here.
About me
I am an Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Engineering at Insper , where my primary focus is on teaching. I earned my PhD in Computer Science from the University of São Paulo (USP ) in 2018, advised by Prof. Carlos Hitoshi Morimoto and Prof. Margrit Betke (Boston University ).
My doctoral research concentrated on assistive technologies for individuals with severe motor disabilities, including quadriplegia. Specifically, I developed gaze-based applications using eye trackers, including two text entry methods: EyeSwipe and Swipe&Switch, which are designed to work similarly to the swipe functionality found on smartphone keyboards.