Ben Shneiderman
Distinguished University Professor Emeritus , Human-Computer Interaction
Ben Shneiderman is a Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of computer science in the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies.
He is a leading figure in human-computer interaction and information visualization. Shneiderman’s pioneering work includes developing direct manipulation interfaces, touchscreen keyboards, and treemaps, which have significantly impacted web design, mobile devices, and data visualization.
Special Awards & Honors
- National Academies of Sciences and Engineering
- Association for Computing Machinery Fellow
- American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Fellow
- ACM Fellow National Academy of Engineering
- National Academy of Engineering Member
- CMPS Board of Visitors Distinguished Faculty Award
- Miles Conrad Award
- 2010 SIGCHI Social Impact Award