"Tyan-Chi", he/they (What is this?)

I am an HCI researcher, design engineer, and artist.

Currently I am a Master of Design student at College of Engineering and an HCI Researcher at the Berkeley Institute of Design Lab, advised by Shm Almeda and Professor Björn Hartmann (EECS) at UC Berkeley. Before joining UC Berkeley, I received my bachelor's in Industrial Design from Tsinghua University. During my undergraduate studies, I worked as a researcher at Professor Lintao Tang's Group.

I have a strong background in design and engineering, and a keen interest in music and fine arts. I have knowledge of design theory, mechanical and electrical engineering, and cognitive and learning sciences. My research interests lie at the intersection of human-computer interaction, ubiquitous computing, tangible UI, creative use of sound and music, music education, novel design methods, and applications for AI.

I am currently seeking PhD opportunities for Fall 2025. Please feel free to reach out if you have any opportunities or would like to connect.

Photo by Adam Lau from 11/08/2024