Current PhD Student Advisees at UC Davis

  • Jia-Wei Liang, PhD candidate, Computer Science, UC Davis (B.S. in Quantitative Finance, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan; M.S. in Applied Analytics, Columbia University). joined CSC Lab since Sep 2022.

  • Meredith Young-Ng, PhD student, Computer Science, UC Davis (B.S. in Computer Science, Cornell University; M.S. in Computer Science, Brown University), joined CSC Lab since Feb 2023. Full-time employee at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).

  • Rong-Ching Chang, PhD Student, Computer Science, UC Davis (M.S. in Computer Science, Tunghai University, Taiwan), joined CSC Lab since Spring 2024.

  • Manami Nakagawa, PhD student, Computer Science, UC Davis (B.S. in Computer Science, University of Bristol, UK), incoming PhD student to join CSC Lab in Sep 2024.

Current MS Student Advisees at UC Davis

  • Ting-Chun Claire Chen, MS student, Electrical & Computer Engineering, UC Davis (B.S. in Computer Science, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan). joined CSC Lab since Oct 2023.

  • Yi-Qing Elliot Lin, MS student, Computer Science, UC Davis (B.S. in Computer Science, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan), joined CSC Lab since Dec 2023.

Current Undergraduate Student Interns

  • Yi-Hsuan Chiang, Computer Science major, UC Davis, joined CSC Lab for Summer 2024 intern

  • Bipasha Sengupta, Computer Science major, UC Davis, joined CSC Lab for Summer 2024 intern

  • Carson Chang, Cognitive Science major, University of Georgia, joined CSC Lab for Summer 2024 intern

  • Yang Hong 洪揚, Communication & Technology major, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, joined CSC Lab for Summer 2024 intern

Current PhD Student Collaborators

  • Kai-Hui Liang, PhD student, Department of Computer Science, Columbia University.

Current Faculty and Postdoctoral Collaborators

  • Jingxian Liao, Data Scientist, American Express

  • Jingchao Fang, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Chicago

  • Fei Xue, UI/UX Consultant and Visiting Researcher, Collaborative and Social Computing Lab, UC Davis.

  • Chi-Lan Yang, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, The University of Tokyo

  • Alyssa M. Weakley, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, UC Davis

  • Beatriz Martinez Lopez, Professor, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis

  • Ying-Yu Chen. Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

  • Fu-Yin Cherng, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

  • Yuan-Hao Chang, Research Fellow (Professor), Institute of Information Science, Academia Sinica

  • Ge Gao, Assistant Professor, College of Information Studies, University of Maryland, College Park.

  • Juho Kim, Associate Professor, School of Computing, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea

  • Yi-Chieh Lee, Assistant Professor, Computer Science, National University of Singapore

  • Wen-Chieh Lin, Professor, Department of Computer Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan.

  • Xin Liu, Professor, Department of Computer Science, UC Davis

  • Kwan-Liu Ma, Distinguished Professor, Department of Computer Science, UC Davis

  • Michael Neff, Professor, Department of Computer Science, UC Davis

  • Shijia Pan, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, UC Merced

  • Noriko Satake, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UC Davis

  • Katia Vega, Associate Professor, Department of Design, UC Davis

  • Naomi Yamashita, Professor, Department of Social Informatics, Kyoto University, Japan.

  • Grace (Yu-Chun) Yen, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

  • Zhou Yu, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Columbia University.

PhD Advisors (Cornell University, 2008-2011)

  • Susan Fussell, Professor, Information Science, Cornell University

  • Dan Cosley, Associate Professor, Information Science, Cornell University. Now - Program Officer, National Science Foundation

Graduated PhD Advisees (UC Davis, 2018-)

  • Jingxian Liao, PhD, Computer Science, UC Davis (Master in Statistics and Computer Science, UC Davis), affiliated with CSC Lab Sep 2018 - Mar 2024. (PhD degree conferred in March 2024). Current affiliation: Data Scientist, American Express

  • Jingchao Fang, PhD, Computer Science, UC Davis (B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Minnesota, USA), affiliated with CSC Lab Sep 2019 - July 2024 (PhD degree conferred in July 2024). Current affiliation: Postdoc Researcher, University of Chicago

  • Qingxiaoyang Zhu, PhD , Computer Science, UC Davis (M.S. in Informatik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany), affiliated with CSC Lab Sep 2020 - Dec 2024 (PhD degree conferred in Dec 2024) .Current affiliation: Google

Postdoctoral Advisee

  • Fuyin Cherng, Researcher, Computer Science, UC Davis, 2019-2020 (B.S, M.S., Ph.D. Computer Science, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, 2009-2019; Doctoral Assistant, Ecole Polytechnique F´ed´erale de Lausanne, Swiss, 2016-2017). [Website: https://fuyincherng.github.io/]

Lab Alumni (PhDs and Masters)

  • Mina Rezaei, PhD candidate in Social Geography, UC Davis, June 2022 -

  • Angela Rodolico, Master student, Computer Science, UC Davis, joined CSC Lab since Dec 2020 -

  • Chelsea Kim, PhD candidate, Communication, UC Davis (B.A., in Communication, Northwestern University, USA) (serving as a dissertation committee member), 2019 - 2022. PhD dissertation defended. Apr 2022

  • Aakaash Kapoor, Master student t (w/ graduation project), Computer Science, UC Davis, Jan 2019 - (B.S. in Computer Science, UC Davis, USA)

  • Yinhao Jiang, Master student t (w/ graduation project), Computer Science, UC Davis, Sep 2018- (B. Eng. in Digital Media Technology, Zhejiang University, China)

  • Ty Feng, Master student (w/ graduation project), Computer Science, UC Davis, Nov 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Chi-Lan Yang 楊期蘭, PhD student, Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Feb 2016 -
    (B.A., Psychology, National Cheng Kung University; M.S. student, Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Feb 2015 - Jan 2016, transferred to PhD program; Recipient of NTHU PhD Presidential Scholarship; Exchange: Tsinghua University, Beijing w/ Prof. Patrick Rau) (Co-advised with Prof. Chien Wen Yuan, Fu-Jen University & NTU IoX Center)
    MS Thesis: Understanding the Effects of Knowledge Transparency in Online Knowledge Transfer

  • Mei-Ling Chen 陳美伶
    (B.S., Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chung Cheng University; M.S., Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Sep 2015 - Aug 2018, transferred to PhD program; Intern: Academia Sinica w/ Dr. Tyng-Ruey Chuang; NTT Communication Science Labs w/ Dr. Naomi Yamashita) (Co-advised with Dr. Naomi Yamashita, NTT Communication Science Labs)
    MS Thesis: Beyond Lingua Franca: System-Facilitated Language Switching Diversifies Participation in Multiparty Multilingual Communication

  • Ching Liu 劉淨
    (B.S. student, Computer Science, NTHU; M.S., Computer Science, NTHU, Sep 2017 - Aug 2018 (5-year direct master dual-degree program); Exchange: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)) (Co-advised with Prof. Juho Kim, KAIST)
    Thesis: ConceptScape: Collaborative Concept Mapping for Video Learning

  • Yu-Hsuan Liu 劉宇璇
    (B.S., Computer Science, NTHU; M.S., Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Sep 2016- Aug 2018; Intern: Academia Sinica)
    Thesis: Effects of Gender Composition on Collaborative Work in Online Teamwork: Creative Group Brainstorming as an Example

  • Seraphina Yong 楊馥名, Master student, Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Sep 2017-
    (B.S., Computer Science, University of Chicago, USA; Intern: Academia Sinica and NTHU CSC Lab; Co-advised with Prof. Yuan-Chi Tseng, Institute of Service Science, National Tsing Hua University)

  • Pei-Yun Tina Tu 杜佩芸
    (B.S., Computer Science, NTHU; M.S., Computer Science, NTHU, Sep 2015-Jan 2018; Intern: Industrial Design, National Cheng Kung University; Exchange: Pennsylvania State University) (Co-Advised with Prof. Chien Wen Yuan, Fu-Jen University & NTU IoX Center)
    Thesis: Do You Think What I Think: Perceptions of Delayed Instant Messages in Computer-Mediated Communication of Romantic Relations

  • Ko-Ren Chang 張可人, Master student, Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Sep 2016-
    (B.S., Computer Science, NTHU; Intern: Industrial Design, National Cheng Kung University) (Co-advised with Dr. Chung-Ching Huang, NTU INSIGHT Center)

  • Rosiana Natalie, Master student, Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Sep 2016-
    (B.S., Information Technology and System, Monash University, Malaysia) (Co-advised with Prof. Chien Wen Yuan, Fu-Jen University & NTU IoX Center)

  • I-Heng Jerry Chan 詹易衡, Master student, Computer Science, NTHU, Sep 2016-
    (B.S., Computer Science, NTHU)

  • Pei-Yi Hsu 徐佩宜
    (B.S., Biomedical Engineering, NTHU; M.S., Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Sep 2016 - Jan 2018; Intern: NTU IoX Center) (Co-Advised with Dr. Chuang-Wen You, NTU IoX Center)
    Thesis: Reducing the Risk of DUI Recidivism with Technology: Evaluating and Understanding how SoberMotion Supports DUI Offenders on Probation to Avoid Re-committing DUIs

  • Ching-Ying Sung 宋慶瑩
    (B.S., Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Chiao Tung University; M.S., Multimedia Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Sep 2015 - Jun 2017; Co-Advised with Prof. Wen-Chieh Lin, NCTU)
    Thesis: To Share or Not to Share: Studying the Influences of Social Sharing to Online Learning

  • Pornlada Ittipornpithak
    (B.B.A., Management of Information Systems, Thammasat University; M.S., Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Sep 2015 - Aug 2017)
    Thesis: Why Change: Toward Understanding Facebook Users' Profile Picture Changing and Management Behavior

  • Kuan-Yu Lin 林冠宇
    (B.S., Computer Science, NTHU; M.S., Computer Science, NTHU, Sep 2015 - Aug 2017; Intern: HTC Creative Labs)
    Thesis: A Multidimensionally Codified Dataset of Speech-Accompanying Gesture in Cross-Lingual Communication

  • Yuan-Chia Chang 張元嘉
    (B.S., Computer Science, NTHU; Exchange: RWTH Aachen University, Germany; M.S., Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Sep 2014-May 2017) (Co-advised with Prof. Hung-Kuo Chu, NTHU)
    Thesis: A User Study of AlphaRead: Support Unambiguous Referencing in Remote Collaboration with Readable Object Annotation

  • Ya-Fang Avon Lin 林雅芳
    (B.B.A., International Business with minor in Computer Science, National Chengchi University; M.S., Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Sep 2014 - Mar 2017; Intern: Intel-NTU Connected Context Computing Center) (Co-Advised with Prof. Hao-Hua Chu, National Taiwan University)
    Thesis: CopeDiary: Using Phone-based Support Application to Assist Patients in Recovering from Drug Dependence

  • Chen-Wei Huang 黃振瑋
    (B.S., Computer Science, NTHU; M.S., Computer Science, NTHU, Sep 2014-Feb 2017)
    Thesis: NBrain: Messaging with Behavioral and Social Signal for Cross-Lingual Brainstorming

  • Mei-Hua Pan 潘玫樺
    (B.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, NTHU; M.S., Computer Science, NTHU, Sep 2014-July 2016; Intern: Academia Sinica; NTT Communication Science Labs) (Co-advised with Dr. Naomi Yamashita, NTT Communication Science Labs)
    Thesis: Task Rebalancing: Improving Multilingual Communication with Native Speakers-Generated Highlights on Automated Transcripts

  • Cheng-Hsien Han 韓政憲
    (B.S., Computer Science, NTHU; M.S., Computer Science, NTHU, Sep 2014-July 2016; Intern: Academia Sinica)
    Thesis: Evaluating the Effects of Interface Designs with Human-Generated Annotation Support for Second Language Reading

  • Po-Han Shih 施博翰
    (B.S., Computer Science and Information Engineering, Fu-Jen Catholic University; M.S., Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Sep 2013-Mar 2016)
    Thesis: Supporting Active Learning in Classroom with Computer-Mediated Micro Activities

  • Ping-Jing Yang 楊平京
    (B.S., Physics, Fudan University; M.S., Computer Science, NTHU, Sep 2013-Fall 2015; Intern: Microsoft Beijing)
    Thesis: Click-Search: Supporting Information Search with Interactive Image-to-Keyword Query Formulation

  • Han-Ting Chiang 姜翰廷
    (B.S., Computer Science, NTHU; M.S., Computer Science, NTHU, Sep 2013-Fall 2015)
    Thesis: The Analysis of Language Strategy of the Crowdsourcing Article on Unstructured Crowdsourcing Platform

  • Shuo-Ping Wang 王碩平
    (B.S., Power Mechanical Engineering, NTHU; M.S., Computer Science, NTHU, Sep 2013-Mar 2015; Intern: Microsoft Research Asia; Recipient of NTHU PhD Presidential Scholarship)
    Thesis: KinChat: Augmenting Text Chat with De-Identified Feature-based Visualization of Facial Expression

  • Tau-Heng Yeo 姚道亨
    (B.E., Hsiuping University of Science & Technology; M.S., Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Sep 2012-Mar 2015; Exchange: University of Washington)
    Thesis: Evaluating the Effects of Interface Support for Stance Expression and Stance Display in Online Group Deliberation

  • Hsing-Lin Tsai 蔡幸霖
    (B.S., Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Central University; M.S., Computer Science, NTHU, Sep 2012-Jan 2015; Exchange: Cornell University; University of Tsukuba)
    Thesis: Evaluating the Effects of Interactive Feedback in MT-embedded Interactive Translation

  • Ai-Ju Huang 黃艾如 (In collaboration with Tina Yuan)

    Thesis: Ten Thousands of People Respond but Here Comes Only One: Understanding the Gap between Online and Offline Participation for Event Invitations

  • Chien-Tung Jack Lai 賴建同
    (B.S., Computer Science, National Taiwan Ocean University; M.S., Computer Science, NTHU, Sep 2012-Jun 2014)
    Thesis: KinConferencing: Using Motion Sensing to Study and Visualize Gesture Use in Computer-Mediated Communication

Past Student Collaborators

  • Mrinalini Singh, Undergraduate intern, Cognitive Science, UC Davis (2022 - Summer 2023)

  • Yi-Ting (Evelyn) Hung, Undergraduate intern, Computer Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (2022 - Summer 2023)

  • Nina Lei, Undergraduate intern, Computer Science & Statistics, Harvard University (Summer 2023)

  • Shaivya Padia, Computer Science major & Technology Management minor, UC Davis, joined CSC Lab for Summer 2021 intern

  • Zunaira Ahmad, Summer 2021, Computer Science major & Statistics minor, UC Davis, joined CSC Lab for Summer 2021 intern

  • Min Sung Kim, Master student, Computer Science, UC Davis, joined CSC Lab since June 2021 -

  • Jennifier Jeon, Cognitive Science & Design major , UC Davis (June 2020- )

  • Ikechi Iwuagwu, Master student, Computer Science, UC Davis, June 2020-

  • Yu-Hsuan Tseng, Master student, Computer Science, UC Davis, joined CSC Lab since May 2021

  • Zhouhao Wang, PhD student, Computer Science, Sep 2019- (M.Eng in System Innovation, University of Tokyo, Japan)

  • Xin Chen, Computer Science major, UC Davis (Fall 2019- Spring 2021)

  • Chi-Lan Yang, PhD student, Empowerment Informatics, University of Tsukuba, Japan (B.A., Psychology, National Cheng Kung University; M.S. Information Systems and Applications, National Tsing Hua University) [Website: https://sites.google.com/gapp.nthu.edu.tw/chilanyang/home]

  • Xuan Zhang, PhD student Computer Science, Sep 2020- (M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction, University of Maryland, USA)

  • Archit Garg, Master student, Computer Science, UC Davis, June 2020- (B. Tech in Computer Engineering, Delhi Technological University, India)

  • Kelly Yang, Business Administration, HCI & Design, Carnegie Mellon University (Summer 2020)

  • Araav Patel, Computer Science, UC Berkeley (Summer 2020)

  • Yanhao Wang, Computer Science major, Zhejiang University, China (Summer 2020 via UC Davis GREAT Global Research Program)

  • Nan Ma, Master student, Computer Science, UC Davis, Sep 2019- (B.A. in Physics, Minor in Mathematics, Occidental College, USA)

  • Suchita Mukherjee, Master student, Computer Science, UC Davis, Sep 2019- (B. Eng in Electrical Engineering, Jadavpur University, India)

  • Eldy Lazaro, Master student, Design, UC Davis, Sep 2018 - (B. Architecture and Urbanism. San Pedro University. Chimbote, Peru) (Co-Supervised with Prof. Katia Vega, Department of Design, UC Davis)

  • Shubhankar Gupta, Master student, Computer Science, UC Davis, Sep 2018- (B.Eng. in Computer Science and Engineering, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India)

  • YIshan Hao, Undergraduate student, Psychology, UC Davis

  • Sandra Bae, Master student, Computer Science, UC Davis, Sep 2018- (Individual Major A.B., B.S. in Human-Computer Interaction, UC Davis)

  • Shivang Soni, Master student, Computer Science, UC Davis, Sep 2018- (B. Tec. in Computer Science, Amrita School of Engineering, India)

  • Jiayi Xu, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Computer Science (minor: Cognitive Science), UC Davis

  • Annie Lin, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Computer Science (minor: Psychology), UC Davis

  • Claudia Chen, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Computer Science and Design, UC Davis

  • Nandhini Gounder, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Computer Science and Design, UC Davis

  • Timothy Mekari, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Computer Science, UC Davis

  • I-Ju Lin 林奕汝, 5-year Direct Master student, Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Fall 2016 -
    (B.S. student, Computer Science, NTHU; Exhange: University of Nex Mexico & University of Minnesota; Intern: NTO IoX Center)

  • Po-Han Lee 李柏翰, Master student, Information Systems and Applications, NTHU, Sep 2016-
    (B.S., Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Cheng Kung University)

  • Ching Su 蘇晴, PhD student, Computer Science, NTHU

  • Yi-Ching Janet Huang 黃怡靜 (Spring 2015 - Now), PhD student, Institute of Networking and Multimedia, National Taiwan University (Advisor: Prof. Yung-Jen Jane Hsu)

  • Tzu-Yang Wang 王子洋 (2015-2016), Undergrad student, Industrial Engineering, NTHU; Current affiliation: Graduate student, Department of Intelligent Interaction Technologies, University of Tsukuba, Japan (Advisor: Prof. Hideaki Kuzuoka)

  • Tien-Yu Ho 何天與 (Winter-Summer 2017), Master student, Information Systems and Applications, NTHU; Current affiliation: Yahoo Taiwan

  • Chiao-Yin Joey Hsiao 蕭喬尹 (Fall 2014 - Summer 2015), PhD student, School of Information, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

  • Fu-Yin Cherng 程芙茵 (Spring 2014 - Summer 2015), PhD student, EDIC Computer and Communication Sciences, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)

  • Seraphina Yong (Summer 2015), Undergrad student, Computer Science, University of Chicago

  • Yi-Chieh Lee 李苡杰 (Spring - Summer 2014), PhD student, Computer Science, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

  • Yu-Chun Yen 顏羽君 (Spring 2013), PhD student, Computer Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  • Ying-Yu Chen 陳盈羽 (Summer 2012), PhD student, Human-Centered Design and Engineering, University of Washington

  • Yutao Zhang 張宇韜 (Spring 2012), PhD student, Computer Science and Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing

  • Yvonne Chow 周海垚 (Sep 2015-Spring 2016 ), Master student, Information Systems and Applications, NTHU

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