Hidy Kong
Assistant Professor · Human-Computer Interaction
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)About
Hidy Kong is an Assistant Professor at the School of Information, Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology. Her work bridges human-computer interaction, health communication, and accessibility research with a focus on neurodivergent populations.
- Teaching: HCIN-620 (Information and Interaction Design), HCIN-630 (Usability Testing)
- Research: Conversational agents, assistive technology, data visualization, and inclusive design
Kong's research explores chatbot-based social support systems, robot dog co-design for neurodivergent users, and infographic effectiveness in public health. Her publications demonstrate a focus on creating technology that balances user control with AI assistance, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Recent work examines conversational agent strategies (2022-2025), data visualization communication (2019-2022), and chatbot training applications (2025). She also investigates accessibility in online resource discovery (2024) and behavioral visualization tools for medical crowdfunding (2016-2020).
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