Scholar
Diako Mardanbegi
Google Scholar ID: 7k2UPXkAAAAJ
Assistant Professor, American University of Beirut
Citations & Impact
Citations
908
H-index
14
i10-index
19
Publications
20
Co-authors
20
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Contact
Publications
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- Mardanbegi, D., Jalalynia, S., Hansen, J.P., A computer-implemented method of recovering a visual event, filed November 2015 (pending)
- Mardanbegi, D., Hansen, D.W., A Gaze Tracker and a Method of Gaze Tracking, filed March 2014 (pending)
- Qvarfordt, P., Mardanbegi, D., Methods and systems for gaze annotation, filed Spring 2015, 046601-5249-US (pending)
- Mardanbegi, D., Hansen, D.W., Computer-implemented gaze interaction method and apparatus, filed March 2014, DK2014/70128 (pending)
- Mardanbegi, D., Design and Fabrication of a Mobile Eye Tracker, filed 2010, IR53589
- Mardanbegi, D., Design and Fabrication of a Video Based Eye Tracking System, filed 2008, IR53483
Research Experience
- Research Scientist (Since June 2025), Google, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
- Assistant Professor (Since August 2024), Department of Computer Science, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Senior Eye Tracking Researcher (May 2019–March 2025), AdHawk Microsystems, Kitchener, ON, Canada
- Research Associate (April 2016–March 2019), Computing and Communications Department, Lancaster University, UK, on EPSRC project "Monitoring Of Dementia using Eye Movements (MODEM)", mentored by Prof. Hans Gellersen
- Post-doctoral researcher (January 2016–April 2016), Human Factor Group, Department of Management Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
- Post-doctoral researcher (April 2013–December 2015), Department of Software and Systems, IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark
- Intern (July 2014–October 2014), FX Palo Alto Laboratory, Inc. (FXPAL), Palo Alto, CA, US
- Visiting Researcher (December 2011 & July 2012), Department of Computer Science, University of São Paulo
Background
- Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the American University of Beirut
- Main research interests focus on human vision and eye movements
- Focuses on sensing and analyzing eye movements
- Explores how eye movements reveal human intention and decision-making in human-machine interaction
- Investigates how cognitive dysfunctions manifest through changes in the ocular system
