Dr Andrew Smith's research relates to Human Computer Interaction, specifically the application of Gestalt principles in the design on personally meaningful tangible computer programming environments. Dr Smith is interested in the development of inclusive user interfaces for the Internet of Things. He is a senior researcher focusing on the Internet of Things. After completing a Bachelor degree in electronic engineering at the University of Pretoria, he studied for a Master’s degree on speech signal encoding algorithms and ultimately obtained a Doctoral (PhD) in Computer Science. In 1997, Dr Smith joined the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) as a development engineer and later as a project manager. He conducted research on the application of information and communications technology in education.
