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Ka I Chan

Master's student

Tsinghua University, Haidian District, Beijing 100084, China

 ckinicola@gmail.com


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 magna cum laude from Tsinghua University with a B.S. in Psychology.

My research interests lie at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), health and well-being, accessibility and aging. 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 health equity and overall 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. Currently, I am breaking my personal record of (one) pull-up :)

My CV is available here.

🫡 I am actively looking for HCI PhD positions for Fall 2025, please feel free to reach out!


Projects & Publications

  1. Top-Tier Medical Resource Seeking for Specialized Disorder in China from an Actor-Network Perspective
    Ka I Chan, et al.
    CHI 2025 - ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (Conditionally Accepted)
  2. Automated Grading Hemifacial Spasm Using Smartphone Camera
    Ka I Chan*, Bo Hei*, Linghao Meng*, et al.
    IEEE UIC 2024 - The 21st IEEE International Conference on Ubiquitous Intelligence and Computing
  3. Beyond Digital Privacy: Uncovering Deeper Attitudes toward Privacy in Home Camera among Older Adults
    Weiwei Zhang, Jianing Yin, Ka I Chan, et al.
    IJHCS 2024 - International Journal of Human Computer Studies
  4. Lookine: Non-Verbal Social Assistance and Learning System for Blind People
    Lookine aims to help blind individuals in social interactions through voice interaction and visual recognition technology.
  5. Impact of LED Masks on People’s Communication
    Explored correlation between LED mask usage and improved daily communication effectiveness, aiming to support individuals with hearing impairments.
  6. Influence of Environmental Color on Taste Perception
    Explored intermodal perception of vision and taste, aiding individuals with eating disorders in forming healthy diets. Received the second-largest grant from Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program.

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