People



Sang Leigh

Sang’s research and art practice focuses on the notion of symbiosis between human and technology through criticality- and poetics-oriented making. He spent his last decade between the academia and industry, leading design innovation initiatives on human-centered applications of AI. His current interest lies in new horizons of AI systems that are interpretive, embodied, and entangled. Through the design of alternative technology artifacts, his envisions new forms of human-computer relationship that better support individualities, somatic experiences, and long-term growth of users. sangww.net

Ruth Lusi Wang

Lusi Wang is a PhD student researching Human-AI interaction in informal older adult caregiving, with a focus on the dyadic relationship between caregivers and older adults using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Her previous work includes human-centered foundational research on emerging technologies, covering projects in autonomous vehicle and pedestrian interaction, voice-based accessible productivity, and digital well-being in families. LinkedIn

Daniel Lee

Daniel an undergraduate at Cornell University majoring in Information Science with a minor in Cognitive Science. His interest lies in human-computer interaction, focusing on creating inclusive solutions for neurodivergent individuals. His research aspirations include exploring how artificial intelligence can support neurodivergent individuals in building confidence and developing social skills.

Aidan Talreja

Aidan is an Information Science undergraduate at Cornell University, minoring in Cognitive Science, with a passion for designing technology that fosters connection and inclusivity. His work focuses on creating user-centered solutions that enhance accessibility and improve lives, whether through intuitive interfaces or innovative experiences. He aims to bridge gaps in accessibility across diverse communities by combining thoughtful design with meaningful research. aidantalreja.com

Asen Ou

Asen Ou is a junior at Cornell University, majoring in Computer Science with a focus on Machine Learning and Information Science. He is interested in exploring Human-Computer Interaction within the realm of research. Beyond Computer Science, he is deeply passionate about automotive engineering and gaming. LinkedIn

Aiden Hwang

Aiden is an undergraduate at Cornell University studying Design + Environmental Analysis (Class of '28). His interests involve 3D design, including but not limited to ergonomics and product / industrial design. He is passionate about exploring the applications of design in various disciplines to appreciate and learn from their creativity. In his free time, he enjoys playing the tenor trombone, working out, and testing whimsical 3D creations.

Younha Jeong

Younha is a Computer Science undergraduate at Cornell University with a passion for the intersection of algorithmic design and human-centered systems. His research includes optimizing natural language processing (NLP) algorithms for efficiency, with a focus on improving technology for underrepresented languages. His experiences working across diverse cultural contexts inspire his commitment to creating accessible, tangible interactions between humans and AI.

Uma Wang

Uma is an undergraduate at Cornell University, majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics with a minor in AI. Her research interests focus on LLM agents and AI-driven applications, exploring ways to integrate intelligent systems into real-world scenarios. She has experience in developing scalable AI solutions and is passionate about creating inclusive technologies that enhance user experiences across various domains. Uma has contributed to projects involving multimodal generation frameworks, recommendation systems, and VLM reasoning.



Former Students


Ollie Hsieh

Software engineer/installation artist; ex-DNS @ Cloudflare. Interests: cinematic photography, coffee, speculative design.

Jack Gale

Jack is a Designer and Researcher pursuing a masters degree in Human-Computer Interaction at Georgia Tech with a specialization in Interactive Computing. For the last three years, he has been working as a Product Designer and Researcher at the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. At NASA, he designs and tests mission planning and mission assurance tools for human spaceflight as well as human-in-the-loop systems. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interaction Design from California College of Arts in San Francisco, CA.

Jiewen Wang

Jiewen is a graduate student of MS Computer Science program. He is a technologist who creates interactive systems in both physical and digital forms. He is interested in the intersection between engineering, design and arts. His personal homepage is jiewen.wang

Suyash Junnarkar

Suyash is an engineer becoming a designer now. His goal is to innovate in a true inter-disciplinary sense. Solving real world problems with a holistic approach is what he aims for.

Xiangyi (Lily) Yang

Xiangyi is currently a MID student at Georgia Tech. She is a Designer who always had the urge to make something out of nothing. She looks forward to learning new technologies and implementing them to design.

Jonathan Hatley

Jonathan is an MID student at Georgia Tech. He is an interaction designers with passion in the arts and expression.