David Ruttenberg is a mid-career, distance-learning full-time PhD Research Student in UCL’s Knowledge Lab. He is enrolled in the Institute of Education faculty within the Culture, Communication and Media department and also participates in the Developmental Diversity Lab within UCL’s Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience.

David’s research aspires to design, test and curate customized wearables that employ artificial intelligence, deep-learning and cognitive enhancers for those diagnosed with autism. By lessening distractions and anxiety, whilst increasing attentional focus and quality of life, his research aspires to adjust user-experiences that de-emphasize environmental and physiological stimuli through alerts, filters and haptic coaching.

You can learn more at www.davidruttenberg.com.