Human-Computer Interaction

A computer science student (seated) interacts with SAPIEN, an avatar built by the team as a PhD student looks on.

Building Intuitive Digital Experiences

Human-Computer Interaction Research at Rochester

At the University of Rochester, human-computer interaction research combines cutting-edge technology with a human-centered design approach. The Rochester HCI group is a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of computer scientists, designers, psychologists, and engineers dedicated to advancing HCI research.

Human-Computer Interaction Researchers

Meet the faculty at the forefront of human-computer interaction research.

Zhen Bai

Bai, Zhen

Associate Professor of Computer Science

Office Location
3007 Wegmans Hall
Telephone
(585) 275-7758
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Interests: Human-Computer Interaction; Augmented Reality; Tangible User Interfaces; Embodied Conversational Agent; Technology-Enhanced Learning; Computer-Supported Collaborative Work; Assistive Technology; Machine Learning for HCI

Ehsan Hoque

Hoque, Ehsan

Professor of Computer Science

Office Location
3013 Wegmans Hall
Telephone
(585) 275-1351
Web Address
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Interests: Human Computer Interaction; Artificial Intelligence ; Interactive machine learning; Health and wellbeing; Future of skills

Yukang Yan

Yan, Yukang

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Office Location
3103 Wegmans Hall
Web Address
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Interests: Human-Computer Interaction; Human Behavior Modeling; Virtual/Augmented Reality

Yuhao Zhu

Zhu, Yuhao

Stephen Biggar ’92 and Elisabeth Asaro ’92 Fellow in Data Science

Associate Professor of Computer Science

Office Location
3501 Wegmans Hall
Web Address
Website

Interests: Computer Systems and Architecture; Computer Imaging and Graphics; Augmented/Virtual Reality; Human (Visual) Perception and Cognition; Computational Art, Art History, and Aesthetics