Brain-computer Interfaces for Communication

Kevin Pitt, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, research focuses on the development of brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies, alongside the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), and user centered design to help create more intuitive, flexible, and emotionally responsive AAC systems. He directs the Augmentative and Alternative Communication Translation (AACT) Lab, where his work bridges innovation and clinical practice, aiming to create AAC systems that are not only technically advanced but also user-centered and accessible. Through collaborations with interdisciplinary teams, his lab investigates how personalization, symbol design, emotion-adaptive output, and other emerging technologies can enhance usability, engagement, and access for people who use AAC. His research includes the development and evaluation of display design strategies, such as visual scene displays and the use of motion, to support communication across a wide range of users, including children and individuals with cortical visual impairment (CVI). He has received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support this work. (Updated August 2025).