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Christopher Dewey is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield in the School of Computing and Engineering. In his role as a Senior Lecturer, Christopher continues to inspire and guide the next generation of innovators, bridging the gap between theory and practice in the realm of human computer interaction. Christopher's research interests primarily revolve around the design and evaluation of user interfaces for creativity, with a particular focus on interfaces for popular music production. This focus is motivated by Christopher’s passion for music performance/production and professional background in user interface design and development. Christopher completed an MSc by Research in 2014. This project focused on the development of a visually intuitive EQ user interface. Building on this work in 2023 Christopher completed a PhD investigating the suitability of the audio mixing user interface for popular music production. Beyond academia, as an experienced live sound engineer, DJ and producer in the British dub reggae scene, Christopher continues to promote events that celebrate this unique and vibrant techno-cultural phenomenon. His commitment to fostering a community around this genre reflects not only his academic interests but also his dedication to preserving and advancing cultural expressions through creativity.