Dr Ben Shelton is a Human–Computer Interaction researcher specialising in human-centred design and Senior Manager, User Experience & Business Improvement at the University of Newcastle.
His work bridges cognitive science and applied UX practice, exploring how Cognitive Load Theory can be used to measure interface effectiveness and reduce digital noise.
Ben’s research spans higher education user experience, ubiquitous computing, and workload measurement, with a focus on designing systems that support attention rather than compete for it.