Daniel Pittman

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Daniel Pittman

Associate Professor of Computer Sciences

Computer Sciences

Bio

I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Metropolitan State University of Denver and a Partner and Chief Scientist at Pittmo LLC. I have over 17 years of experience in software engineering, and my research focuses on human-centered AI, HCI, cybersecurity, and impactful interdisciplinary research.

Degree

PhD in Computer Science

University of Denver

MS in Computer Science

University of Denver

BS in Computer Science

University of West Florida

Published Works

  • Pittman, D., Haring, K., GauthierDickey, C. (). Leveraging Multi-User Dungeons for Ethical AI Decision Support Systems: A Novel Approach. 2023 AHFE International Conference on Human Factors in Design, Engineering, and Computing.
  • Das, S., Pittman, D., Haring, K. . Workshop: Secure Virtual Reality Classrooms: Enhancing Online Learning Through User-Centered Design and Evaluation. NSF/SaTC Aspiring PI Workshop,
  • Dossett, B., Haring, K., Pittman, D. (2023). Poster: Exploring Augmented Reality Robot Design. ICRA 2023 Late Breaking Poster,
  • Laity, W., Pittman, D., Haring, K. (2023). Poster: How to Facilitate Human to Robot Emotional Bonds. ICRA 2023 Late Breaking Poster,
  • Haring, K., Kim, P., Pittman, D. (2023). Workshop: Explainable Robot Design Based on a Robot Theory of Mind: A Web-Based Platform to systematically evaluate Robot Designs. ICRA 2023 Workshop: Explainable Robotics,
  • Laity, W., Mamo, R., Dossett, B., Toczek, M., Sinclair, J., Train, N., Pittman, D., Haring, K. . Assessing a Virtual Platform’s Effectiveness in Exploring Mental Models of Robot Design. ROMAN 2023,
  • Dossett, B., Toczek, M., Mamo, R., Sinclair, J., Train, N., Pittman, D., Haring, K. . Evaluating the Effectiveness of Iconography for Representing Robot Mental States in the Build-A-Bot Platform. ROMAN 2023,
  • Mahoor, M., Abdollahi, H., Melgar Donis, S., Chileshe, L., Pittman, D., Emamian, E. . Poster: Robot-Administered Serious Brain Games for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment or early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease: A Pilot Study. Alzheimer's Association International Conference, AAIC 23,
  • Doherty, E., Spencer, C., Burnison, J., Ceko, M., Chin, J., Eloy, L., Haring, K., Kim, P., Pittman, D., Powers, S., Pugh, S., Roumis, D., Stephens, J., Yeh, T., Hirshfield, L. (2023). Interdisciplinary views of fNIRS: Current advancements, equity challenges, and an agenda for future needs of a diverse fNIRS research community. Frontiers in Integrative Neurosciencehttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnint.2023.1059679/full.
  • Laity, W., Dossett, B., Mamo, R., Pittman, D., Haring, K. (2022). Active participatory social robot design using mind perception attributes. 14th International Conference on Social Robotics (ICSR),
  • Famula, J., Pittman, D., Haring, K. (2022). Building trust with a mobile application for last-mile commercial drone delivery. 2022 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS),
  • Haring, K., Pittman, D., Dossett, B. (2022). Workshop: A human-centered approach to evaluating robot theory of mind (RToM). Robotics Science and Systems (RSS),
  • Reddington, V., Haring, K., Das, S., Pittman, D. (2022). Workshop: Development and Evaluation of Virtual Reality Classrooms Through User-Centered Design During COVID-19. CHI 2022: 1st Workshop on Novel Challenges of Safety, Security and Privacy in Extended Reality,
  • Pittman, D., Haring, K., Kim, P., Dossett, B., Ehman, G., Gutierrez-Gutierrez, E., Patil, S., Sanchez, A. (2022). A novel online robot design research platform to determine robot mind perception. ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction (2022),
  • Pittman, D., GauthierDickey, C. (2013). Match+ Guardian: a secure peer-to-peer trading card game protocol. .
  • Pittman, D., GauthierDickey, C. (2011). Cheat-proof peer-to-peer trading card games. 10th Annual Workshop on Network and Systems Support for Games.
  • Pittman, D., GauthierDickey, C. (2010). Characterizing virtual populations in massively multiplayer online role-playing games. Advances in Multimedia Modeling.
  • Pittman, D., GauthierDickey, C. (2007). A measurement study of virtual populations in massively multiplayer online games. Proceedings of the 6th ACM SIGCOMM Workshop on Network and System Support for Games (NetGames 2007),
  • Albow, M., Depper, B., Fajardo, R., Fishburn, J., Fredericks, M., Harrington, C., Hawyrlak, J., Lara, C., Leutenegger, S., Pittman, D., Schutz, P. (2006). Squeezed: A socially conscious migrant farm worker first-person picker. FuturePlay 2006
  • Pittman, D., Edwards, D. (2005). Space and Time Efficient Lottery Scheduling. Proceedings of the 2005 International Conference on Computer Design, CDES 2005.

Research Interests

My research interests lie at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), machine learning, and cybersecurity. I am particularly focused on Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI), aiming to bridge the gap between humans and machines by developing intelligent systems that understand human perceptions and interactions. My work includes applying these technologies to societal challenges, such as mental health and sustainability, through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Teaching Interests

My teaching philosophy centers on fostering creativity, innovation, and practical skills, preparing students for successful careers in technology. I emphasize real-world applications, interdisciplinary learning, and ethical considerations in courses like HCI, AI, cybersecurity, and software development. I aim to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment that encourages students to apply theoretical knowledge through hands-on projects, often reflecting the complexities they will face in the industry.

Office Hours

By Appointment

Additional Information

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpittman1/