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BIO

Ya-Fang is a whole-hearted HCI researcher, a PhD student working with Prof. John M. Carroll.
Her research interests lie at the intersection of computer-mediated communication and ubiquitous computing. With qualitative and design methods, she focuses on understanding human practices and exploring novel technology that empowers people to achieve mental wellness, pursue long-term goals, and cooperate for prosocial behaviours. She has explored self-monitoring systems that leverage professional and social support to facilitate behaviour change. She believes that social and environmental sustainability will lead people to have healthy and meaningful lives. 
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SoberMotion: Leveraging the Force of Probation Officers to Reduce the Risk of DUI Recidivism

A mobile system supports DUI offenders to avoid re-committing DUI through leveraging law power to nudge them to be more aware of drinking and driving behaviors.

UbiComp 2018 Paper

Distinguished Paper Award

Mobile Support System

In-the-wild Study

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Understanding Social Perceptions Towards Interacting with On-Skin Interfaces in Public

A massive cross-cultural online survey to investigate the third person perceptions of a user’s interactions with an on-skin touch sensor.

ISWC 2019 Paper

Best Paper Award

Wearable technology

Online Survey

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Bolt Blockchain Explorer

A data display website of a layer 2 blockchain protocol.

Website design

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CopeDiary: Adapting a Phone-based Support System to Enable Drug-dependent Patients to Develop Coping Skills

A phone-based system designed to help Ketamine dependents obtain, maintain, and practice coping skills for addressing high-risk situations.

CHI 2017 Case Study

Mobile Support System

In-the-wild Study

Vincent Van Gogh

"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"

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