University of Auckland
B.A.University of Auckland
M.A.McGill University
Ph.D.Wearable tactile displays
Thermal sensing and perception
Cutaneous communication systems
Human-machine interfaces
Fellow of the IEEE
American Association for the Advancement of Science, Member
IEEE, Fellow
Society for Neuroscience, Member
2014-present Editor-in-chief, IEEE Transactions on Haptics
2010-2013 Associate editor-in-chief, IEEE Transactions on Haptics
2008-2011 Editor-in-chief, World Haptics Conference Editorial Board
2008-2010 Associate editor, IEEE Transactions on Haptics
2006-present Associate editor, Presence, teleoperators and virtual environments
1992-2006 Editorial Board, Presence, teleoperators and virtual environments
1998-2002 Committee on Space Biology and Medicine, Space Studies Board, National Research Council
2001-2002 Task Group on the International Space Station, National Research Council
Jones, L.A. (2018). Haptics. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
Singhal, A. & Jones, L.A. (2018). Creating thermal icons – A model-based approach. ACM Transactions on Applied Perception, 15, Article 14 (22 pages).
Rizzo, R., Musolino, A., & Jones, L.A. (2018). Shape recognition and localization using a magnetorheological-fluid haptic display. IEEE Transactions on Haptics, 11, 317-321.
Jones, L.A. & Singhal, A. (2018). Vibrotactile pattern identification in a multisensory display. In D. Prattichizzo, H. Shinoda, H.Z. Tan, E. Ruffaldi, & A. Frisoli (Eds.), LNCS10893, Haptics: Science, Technology, and Applications, 401-412.
Jones, L.A. & Singhal, A. (2018). Perceptual dimensions of vibrotactile actuators. IEEE Haptics Symposium, 307-312.
Parker, M., Jones, L.A., Hunter, I., Taberner, A., Nash, M. & Nielsen, P. (2017). Multidirectional in vivo characterization of skin using Wiener nonlinear stochastic system identification techniques. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 139, 011004-1-011004-11.
Jones, L. A. (2016). Perspectives on the evolution of tactile, haptic and thermal displays. Presence, 25, 247-252.
Hogan, N.C., Taberner, A.J., Jones, L.A. and Hunter, I.W. (2015). Needle-free delivery of macromolecules through the skin using controllable jet injectors. Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, 12 (10).
Jones, L.A. & Smith, A.M. (2014). Tactile sensory system: Encoding from the periphery to the cortex. WIREs Systems Biology and Medicine, 6, 279-287.
Azadi, M. & Jones, L.A. (2014). Evaluating vibrotactile dimensions for the design of tactons. IEEE Transactions on Haptics, 7, 14-23.
Jones, L.A. & Tan, H.Z. (2013). Application of psychophysical techniques to haptic research. IEEE Transactions on Haptics, 6, 268-284.
Sofia, K.O. & Jones, L.A. (2013). Mechanical and psychophysical studies of surface wave propagation during vibrotactile stimulation. IEEE Transactions on Haptics, 6, 320-329.
Sandford, E., Chen, Y., Hunter, I, Hillebrand, G., & Jones, L. (2013). Capturing skin properties from dynamic mechanical analyses. Skin Research and Technology, 19, e339-e348.
Hemond, B., Hunter, I.W., Hughey, B.J., & Jones, L.A. (2012). MICA: An innovative approach to remote data acquisition. IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Magazine, 15, 22-27.
Jones, L.A. (2011). Tactile communication systems: Optimizing the display of information. Progress in Brain Research, 192, 113-128.
Lederman, S.J. & Jones, L.A. (2011). Tactile and haptic illusions. IEEE Transactions on Haptics, 4, 273-294.
Galie, J. & Jones, L.A. (2010). Thermal cues and the perception of force. Experimental Brain Research, 200, 81-90.
Yang, G., Kwon, D., & Jones, L.A. (2009). Spatial acuity and summation on the hand: The role of thermal cues in material discrimination. Attention, Perception & Psychophysics, 71, 156-163.
Jones, L.A., Kunkel, J. & Piateski, E. (2009). Vibrotactile pattern recognition on the arm and back. Perception, 38, 52-68.
Jones, L.A. & Held, D.A. (2008). Characterization of tactors used in vibrotactile displays. Journal of Computing and Information Sciences in Engineering, 8, 044501-1 - 044501-5.
Jones, L.A. & Ho, H-N., (2008). Warm or cool, large or small? The challenge of thermal displays. IEEE Transactions on Haptics, 1, 53-70.
Ho, H. & Jones, L.A. (2008). Modeling the thermal responses of the skin surface during hand-object interactions. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 130, 21005-1 - 21005-8.
Jones, L.A. & Sarter, N. (2008). Tactile displays: Guidance for their design and application. Human Factors, 50, 90-111.
Yang, G., Jones, L.A., & Kwon, D. (2008) Use of simulated thermal cues for material discrimination and identification with a multi-fingered display. Presence, 17, 29-42.
Ho, H. & Jones, L.A. (2007). Development and evaluation of a thermal display for material identification and discrimination. ACM Transactions on Applied Perception, 4, 1-24.
Jones, L.A., Lockyer, B., & Piateski, E. (2006). Tactile display and vibrotactile recognition on the torso. Advanced Robotics, 20, 1359-1374.
Ho, H. & Jones, L.A. (2006). Contribution of thermal cues to material discrimination and localization. Perception & Psychophysics, 68, 118-128.
Jones, L.A. & Piateski, E. (2006). Contribution of tactile feedback from the hand to the perception of force. Experimental Brain Research, 168, 298-302.
Jones, L.A. & Lederman, S.J. (2006). Human hand function. New York: Oxford University Press.
Galiana, H.L., Hunter, I.W., Jones, L.A., & Tangorra, J. “Apparatus and method for measuring vestibular ocular reflex function.” Patent number: 5,942,954. Issued: 8/24/99
Galiana, H.L., Hunter, I.W., Jones, L.A., & Tangorra, J. “Drowsiness/Alertness Monitor” Patent number: 6,091,334. Issued: 7/18/00
Hunter, I.W., Chen, Y., Jones, L.A. & Hogan, N.C. “Identification techniques and device for testing the efficacy of beauty care products and cosmetics” Patent number: 9,265,461 Issued 2/23/2016