Lauren Horde
About
I am conducting research with Dr. Sara Riggs to advance multimodal display design by addressing the strengths and limitations of human haptic perception. I integrate functional brain imaging techniques with conventional behavioral methods to gain a deeper understanding of human perception than psychophysical data alone can provide.
I chose Systems Engineering because it combined my interests in human-technology interaction and psychology, which grew during my undergraduate degree. The field challenges me to approach complex problems with both analytical rigor and human-centered thinking while aiming to create practical, real-world solutions.
My advice for prospective students is to take advantage of the variety of courses offered within the Systems Engineering department as well as other departments at UVA.
In addition to my research, my personal interests include hiking, kayaking, and taking my dogs for long walks or to go swimming.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Minor in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Central Florida (2020)
Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia (2023)