Lawrence J. Najjar

Lawrence J. Najjar

Principal User Experience Multimedia Designer

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Biography

Lawrence J. Najjar is a Principal User Experience Multimedia Designer with extensive expertise in human-computer interaction, educational multimedia design, and wearable computing technologies. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to the field of user experience design and multimedia learning systems.

His research focuses on developing innovative approaches to continuous learning and support systems, particularly for mobile workers and industrial applications. Lawrence has pioneered work in wearable computer technologies and electronic performance support systems, contributing to more efficient and productive work environments.

With over 755 citations across 13 publications, his work on educational multimedia user interface design principles has been particularly influential, with his paper "Principles of Educational Multimedia User Interface Design" receiving 235 citations and becoming a foundational reference in the field.

Research Interests

User Experience Design
Expertise in creating intuitive and effective user interfaces
Human-Computer Interaction
Research on how people interact with technology
Educational Multimedia
Design principles for effective multimedia learning
Wearable Computing
Performance support systems for mobile workers
Industrial Applications
Technology solutions for manufacturing and industry
Continuous Learning
Systems for ongoing professional development

Professional Experience

Present
Principal User Experience Multimedia Designer
Georgia Tech Research Institute
1990s - Present
Researcher & Designer
Georgia Institute of Technology

Education

Graduate Studies
Advanced Studies in Human-Computer Interaction
Georgia Institute of Technology