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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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(Let's chat!!) qbdrops at gmail.com
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.
Distinguished Paper Award
Mobile Support System
In-the-wild Study
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.
Best Paper Award
Wearable technology
Online Survey
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.
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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