Ka I Chan

About Me

Hi, my name is Ka I (pronounced “e”) Chan, a Master’s student in Data Science and Information Technology at Tsinghua University. I am grateful to be advised by Prof. Yuanchun Shi and Prof. Yuntao Wang at the Pervasive Interaction (PI) Lab. I have also been fortunate to work with Prof. Xuhai “Orson” Xu, Prof. Zhicong Lu, Prof. Saeed Abdullah, and Prof. Jiangtao Gong. Previously, I graduated from Tsinghua University with a B.S. in Psychology.

My research interests lie at the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI) and health informatics. I am passionate about understanding the practices, behaviors and needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations. My goal is to design, develop, and deploy AI/ML systems, applications, and interventions that empower these groups, enhancing overall health and well-being.

In my daily life, I enjoy various sports and have a passion on music. I used to play the piano and guitar and was a percussion member of the Tsinghua University Symphonic Band.

My CV is available here.

Publications

* denotes equal contribution.

The Odyssey Journey: Top-Tier Medical Resource Seeking for Specialized Disorder in China

Ka I Chan, Siying Hu, Yuntao Wang, Xuhai Xu, Zhicong Lu, and Yuanchun Shi

CHI 2025 - ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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Automated Grading Hemifacial Spasm Using Smartphone Camera

Ka I Chan*, Bo Hei*, Linghao Meng*, Ruen Liu, Yuntao Wang, Chang Chen, Qingpei Hao, and Yuanchun Shi

IEEE UIC 2024 - The 21st IEEE International Conference on Ubiquitous Intelligence and Computing

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Beyond Digital Privacy: Uncovering Deeper Attitudes toward Privacy in Home Camera among Older Adults

Weiwei Zhang, Jianing Yin, Ka I Chan, Jihong Jeung, Tongxin Sun, TongtongJin, and Jiangtao Gong

IJHCS 2024 - International Journal of Human Computer Studies

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Awards & Honors

[Oct. 2024] Ministry of Education First Class Scholarship for Hong Kong, Macao, Overseas Chinese, and Taiwan Students
[Dec. 2023 & 2024] Macau Education Bureau College Scholarship
[Nov. 2023] Tsinghua Friends - National Energy Talent Scholarship
[Nov. 2022] Ministry of Education Second Class Scholarship for Hong Kong, Macau and Overseas Chinese Students
[Jun. 2022] Excellent Graduates of Tsinghua University
[Oct. 2021] Award of Excellence in Academic Performance at Tsinghua University
[May. 2021] Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program ($4,700 USD grant)
[Dec. 2020] Macau Foundation Special Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Performance
[Oct. 2020] Ministry of Education First Class Scholarship for Hong Kong, Macau and Overseas Chinese Students at Tsinghua University
[Dec. 2018 & 2021] Macau Education Bureau College Scholarship