Guillaume Rivière is an Assistant Professor at ESTIA Institute of Technology in Bidart, France, where he has been teaching and conducting research in Human–Computer Interaction for over 14 years. His work focuses on tangible user interfaces, physical input/output modalities, and innovative interaction design, bridging HCI and HMI. He previously held research and teaching positions at Université de Montpellier, EFREI, Université Grenoble Alpes, and Louisiana State University. With experience spanning academia and applied research projects, Guillaume explores how technology can enhance human interaction with digital and physical systems.

ESTIA (École Supérieure des Technologies Industrielles Avancées) is a leading engineering school in Bidart, France, combining education, research, and entrepreneurship. Its campus ecosystem integrates engineering courses and master’s programs, research teams, cutting-edge technical platforms, and a company incubator. ESTIA trains trilingual, versatile engineers who collaborate closely with industry through internships and applied projects. Businesses benefit from ESTIA’s expertise and prototyping facilities, enabling innovation and product development. With strong international partnerships and deep regional ties, ESTIA acts as a technological catalyst, fostering collaboration between academia, companies, and clusters across Europe and beyond.