About

Biography

Dr. David Krum is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the California State University, Los Angeles. His research interests include human-computer interaction, virtual/augmented reality, and 3D interaction. He began his research into virtual reality technologies in 1998.

Dr. Krum leads the Experience Lab (XP Lab) at the California State University, Los Angeles. The lab studies human-computer interaction and specializes in the research and development of virtual and augmented reality technologies.

Previously, he was the Associate Director for Mixed Reality Technology at the ICT Mixed Reality Lab, which developed new techniques and technologies for presenting immersive experiences. At ICT, he contributed to development of low cost virtual reality displays, such as the smartphone based FOV2GO, and REFLCT, a head mounted projector display for augmented reality.

Dr. Krum also worked as a research scientist for the Bosch Research and Technology Center, investigating automotive user interfaces and 3D visualizations for building security systems. He was a software engineer at Motorola, contributing to data communications products like the BitSURFR ISDN modem, selected as a Best Product of 1996 by PC Magazine.

Education

• Ph.D., Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2004
• M.S., Computer Science, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 1998
• B.S., Engineering and Applied Science (Speciality in Computer Science), California Institute of Technology, 1994

Professional Associations

• Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• IEEE Impact Creator
• Member, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
• Member, National Academy of Inventors (NAI)