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Gierad Laput is a Senior Engineering Manager at Apple, leading the Perception and Interaction Engineering organization under Machine Intelligence Neural Design (MIND) at Apple AI/ML (AIML). He is also an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction Institute. His research sits at the intersection of sensing systems, interactive technologies, and machine learning, with applications in ambient intelligence, wearables, and AI-driven interactive experiences. Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University Founding member of CMU's Future Interfaces Group Former Google Ph.D. Fellow, Disney Imagineer, and recipient of 10 Best Paper Awards/Nominations His research agenda at Apple leverages cutting-edge hardware to develop multimodal ML systems for vision, audio, and motion sensors, enabling features like head gesture detection for AirPods, Apple Intelligence integrations, and health monitoring tools. Recent collaborative projects include Vision Pro hand interaction systems and WatchOS updates for cycling/fall detection. Key research areas include human-computer interaction , machine learning for sensor fusion , and smart environment sensing . Over 35 publications cover transformative technologies like ViBand (bio-acoustic sensing), EM-Sense (touch recognition), SkinTrack (arm as touchpad), and ElectroDermis (stretchable electronics). Scientific honors include: Fast Company Innovation by Design Award (2017) Google PhD Fellowship (2018) Swartz Entrepreneurial Fellowship (2018) Best Paper Awards at ACM UIST (2016) and ACM CHI (2015) As an educator, he has taught courses at CMU and the University of Michigan on on-device machine learning , signal processing , and human-centered design . His lab has mentored numerous researchers now pursuing PhDs at MIT, UW, CMU, and Northwestern.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Machine Learning
• Sensing Systems
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Anthony Rowe is the Siewiorek and Walker Family Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and a Chief Scientist at Bosch Research. His primary affiliation is with the CyLab and the Wireless, Sensing and Embedded Systems (WiSE Lab) at CMU. He specializes in networked embedded systems, sensor networks, and extended reality (XR) technologies. His research emphasizes energy-efficient sensing, real-time localization, and XR integration with physical systems. Research Focus: His work spans XR systems (e.g., AR/VR edge networking in ARENA), mmWave radar for sensing (e.g., tire wear monitoring via Osprey), distributed edge computing (Silverline), and low-power wide-area networking (OpenChirp). Recent efforts include AI-integrated XR platforms (XaiR) and radar tomography (DART). Grants & Projects: Leads the CONIX Research Center ($27.5M NSF/DARPA grant), Bosch-funded edge computing projects, and DOE initiatives on microgrids. Notable projects include ARENA (XR edge architecture), GridBallast (smart grid control), and rural microgrid deployments in Haiti. Awards: Best Student Paper (ISMAR 2024), Best Paper (IPSN 2020), and the Steven J. Fenves Research Award (2015). Recognized for innovations in localization (MobiCom 2021), radar (ICRA 2023), and energy systems (BuildSys 2010). Teaching: Teaches courses on embedded systems (18-349/18-449), real-time systems, and mixed reality (18-453). Courses emphasize hands-on design and real-world applications. Labs & Teams: Directs the WiSE Lab, collaborating with Bosch Research and industry partners. The lab develops open-source frameworks like ARENA and OpenChirp, and contributes to standards for edge computing and sensing.

• Networked Embedded Systems
• Sensor Networks
• Extended Reality (XR) Systems
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Chris Harrison is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, directing the Future Interfaces Group . His research focuses on novel human-computer interaction technologies, including haptics, AR/VR/XR, and ubiquitous computing. Research Interests: Ubiquitous Computing, Human-Centered AI, Physical Interfaces (Sensing, Haptics, Fabrication), AR/VR/XR, Social Computing Advisees: Daehwa Kim, Nathan DeVrio, Vimal Mollyn, Vivian Shen Scientific Recognition: Forbes 30 Under 30 (Science), MIT Technology Review 35 Innovators Under 35, Smithsonian Innovator (2013), Google/Microsoft/Qualcomm Fellows Contact: chris.harrison@cs.cmu.edu His recent publications explore advanced haptic systems (Reel Feel, Fluid Reality), body-centric sensing (SkinTrack), and environment-embedded interfaces (Wall++). Current work integrates UWB/IMU fusion for pose estimation and synthetic jet haptics.

• Ubiquitous Computing
• Human-Centered AI
• Physical Interfaces
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Yuvraj Agarwal is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University , where he leads the SYNERGY Labs . His research focuses on Systems and Networking with emphasis on Embedded Systems , Security , and Energy Efficiency in computing environments. He has been recognized with the NSF Expeditions in Computing Award for Computational Decarbonization research and multiple best paper awards. Education : PhD in Computer Science from University of California, San Diego Research Leadership : Founder/Director of SYNERGY Labs; Executive Director of NSF Expeditions in Variability (2010-2013) Research Trajectory : Recent publications highlight his work on Privacy-preserving smart classroom systems (EduSense, ClassID) IoT security labeling frameworks Audio privacy protection mechanisms Computational decarbonization of infrastructure His research combines hardware-software co-design with societal impact considerations. Scientific Recognition : NSF Expeditions in Computing Award for CoDec (2024) Ubicomp/IMWUT Distinguished Paper Award (2024) CHI Best Paper Honorable Mention (2022) Advising & Collaboration : Mentors students in IoT systems , privacy research , and green computing . Collaborates with institutions including University of Massachusetts Amherst and industry partners like Johnson Controls. Grants include NSF funding for multi-university research initiatives.

• Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Security
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David Lindlbauer is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII), where he leads the Augmented Perception Lab and co-directs the CMU Extended Reality Technology Center. His research focuses on advancing Mixed Reality (MR) and Extended Reality (XR) interfaces through computational interaction methods that optimize spatial, temporal, and multimodal feedback.

• Mixed Reality
• Computational Interaction
• Extended Reality (XR)
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Dina El-Zanfaly serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Design at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where she directs the hyperSENSE: Embodied Computations Lab. Her work bridges computational design and human-centered interaction, focusing on how physicality shapes sensory experiences and cognitive processes through intelligent systems. Education: PhD in Design and Computation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Master of Science in Design and Computation, MIT (Fulbright scholar) Her research critically examines computational methods for augmenting sensory perception, with emphasis on embodied sense-making in hybrid environments. She investigates co-creative interactions between humans and intelligent systems, exploring how computational tools empower designers and non-designers to shape products, social spaces, and interconnected technologies. Key questions address mutual learning between humans and machines through improvisation and creative production. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in mixed reality interfaces, AI-augmented skill acquisition (particularly in crafts and welding), and tangible co-creation with generative AI. Her work consistently integrates physical computing with mindfulness applications and privacy-aware smart environments, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across education, manufacturing, and therapeutic contexts. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Scholarship As lab director, El-Zanfaly mentors students in computational making and embodied interaction projects. Her research is supported through initiatives like Fab Lab Egypt and collaborations with MIT, where she co-founded the Computational Making Group. She chairs major conferences including Fab15 in Egypt and serves on the DESFORUM program committee, indicating significant leadership in maker education and design research communities. She founded and leads the hyperSENSE Lab at CMU, which investigates computational embodiment through projects like Origami Sensei and Sand-in-the-loop. Previously, she co-established the Computational Making Group at MIT and co-founded Fab Lab Egypt (the first community maker space in North Africa/Arab world), demonstrating sustained commitment to global maker ecosystems and interdisciplinary team building.

• Computational Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Embodied Interaction
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Mayank Goel serves as an Assistant Professor in the Software and Societal Systems Department (S3D) at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. His research bridges computer science and societal impact through practical sensing systems that leverage existing environmental devices for health monitoring and human-computer interaction without requiring hardware modifications. Dr. Goel specializes in mobile computing, signal processing, and machine learning to develop unobtrusive health technologies applicable to real-world scenarios. His core research areas include passive activity recognition for chronic disease management (particularly multiple sclerosis), privacy-preserving acoustic sensing, smartwatch-based clinical interventions for post-operative care, and equitable healthcare systems for global development contexts. He emphasizes end-to-end solutions through close collaboration with medical professionals and designers to ensure immediate deployability outside laboratory environments. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary focus spanning computer science, biomedical engineering, and clinical practice. Key trends include longitudinal digital phenotyping for neurological conditions, on-device privacy preservation in activity recognition, and multimodal procedural assistance systems. His work consistently addresses real-world challenges in sensor placement flexibility, user adoption barriers, and equitable access to medical technologies. No scientific awards were mentioned in the available documentation. Information regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations was not specified in the provided materials, though his publication record indicates active collaboration with medical professionals and bio-engineers for clinical validation of health technologies.

• Mobile Computing
• Sensing
• Signal Processing
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Sven Mayer is a Professor at TU Dortmund University’s Faculty of Computer Science and leads the Chair for Human-AI Interaction. He previously held a postdoctoral position at LMU Munich’s Media Informatics group and completed his PhD at Carnegie Mellon University (2014–2018). His research focuses on Human-AI/Robot Interaction , machine learning for touch systems , and sensor fusion . Recent work includes super-resolution capacitive touchscreens, pose estimation via smartphones, and city-scale sensing using retroreflective markers. The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in AI-driven interaction design , robot expressions , and smartphone-based sensing , with keywords spanning robotics, machine learning, and smart cities. Subdomains include contextual awareness, ergonomic constraints, and novel touch input paradigms. Scientific contributions recognized with Honorable Mention for 'Flyables' (2022) Honorable Mention for ISS piano learning paper (2022) . He has supervised projects in augmented reality and human-robot interaction courses , and frequently contributes to conferences like CHI, UIST, and MobileHCI as both author and organizational leader (e.g., Publications Chair at CHI 2022).

• Human-AI Interaction
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Machine Learning
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Patrick Carrington, an Assistant Professor at the Human-Computer Interaction Institute within Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science , is a leading researcher in Accessibility and Assistive Technology . His work focuses on designing technology to enhance the lives of individuals with diverse abilities, particularly through Wearable Technology , Chairables , and Non-Visual Interaction . He is affiliated with the AXLE Lab and teaches courses like Special Topics: Accessibility and Programming Usable Interfaces . Education : Ph.D. from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (2017) Dr. Carrington's research explores: Accessibility for people with visual and motor impairments Wearable and Chairable Computing for wheelchair users Non-Visual Interaction in daily activities Assistive Augmentation of existing devices His publications analyze the intersection of Ubiquitous Computing and Human Factors , including studies on Cooking , Autonomous Navigation , and LLM-based Communication Assistance for autistic workers. Scientific awards include: Best Student Paper (ASSETS 2024) Best Paper Award (Top 1%, ASSETS 2019) Best Paper Honorable Mention (Top 5%, CHI 2020, ASSETS 2018, ASSETS 2015, CHI 2014) Dr. Carrington advises students such as Yunzhi Li and Franklin (Mingzhe) Li , and his work often involves Grants from ACM and other institutions. He also contributes to Labs and Teams like the AXLE Lab, focusing on future directions in Accessible Design and Human Empowerment through Technology .

• Accessibility
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Wearable Technology
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Jinghai Rao is a Researcher at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer and Information Science within the Institute for Software Research International. His work focuses on semantic web services, security policies, and logic-based programming. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and has Master's and Bachelor's degrees from Renmin University of China. His research emphasizes web service composition, policy enforcement, and automated reasoning. Notable contributions include the use of linear logic for service composition and frameworks for interleaving policy reasoning with service discovery. He has received a best paper runners-up award at ICWS 2004. Rao has been actively involved in professional activities, serving on committees for workshops like ECWS'06 and SOT'06, and as a reviewer for conferences such as IJCAI'05 and ISWC'05. His work bridges theoretical foundations of semantic web services with practical applications in security and collaborative systems.

• Semantic Web Services
• Web Service Composition
• Security Policies
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John Paul Shen is a Distinguished Service Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), based at the Silicon Valley campus. With over three decades of experience in academia and industry, he has held prominent roles including founding director of Nokia Research Center-North America Lab (2007–2012) and director of Intel’s Microarchitecture Research Lab (2000–2006). His academic career includes a tenured professorship at CMU’s ECE Department from 1990–2000 and a return to CMU in 2015 as a tenured professor. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan Research Focus: Modern Processor Design: Specializes in superscalar processors, instruction-level parallelism (ILP), and microarchitecture validation tools like VMW (Visualization-Based Microarchitecture Workbench). Neuromorphic Computing: Develops energy-efficient temporal neural networks (TNNs) and CMOS implementations for sensory processing. Edge AI: Focuses on low-precision accelerators, sparsity exploitation, and real-time data analytics for edge devices. Dependable Computing: Leverages idle processor resources for error-checking and fault tolerance. Awards & Impact: Recipient of multiple teaching awards during his CMU tenure. Supervised 17 Ph.D. students and dozens of M.S. students, with notable contributions to compiler design and parallel computing. Authored two influential textbooks, including Modern Processor Design: Fundamentals of Superscalar Processors , used at Stanford. Generated over 100 patents and 200+ papers at Nokia and Intel, with a focus on mobile computing and hardware architecture innovations. Labs & Collaborations: Founded and led the Nokia Research Center-NAL, advancing mobile Internet and computing. Directed Intel’s Microarchitecture Research Lab, advancing IA32/IA64 processor designs. Current research at CMU Silicon Valley focuses on neuromorphic systems, wearable computing, and real-time data analytics.

• Modern Processor Design
• Instruction-Level Parallelism
• Dependable Computing
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Aaron Steinfeld is a Research Professor at Carnegie Mellon University 's Robotics Institute with a courtesy appointment in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute . His work bridges human-robot interaction and advanced transportation , focusing on inclusive design for users with disabilities. PhD in Industrial and Operations Engineering (1999) and MSE/BSE in the same field (1994/1993) from University of Michigan Postdoctoral work in Transportation Human Factors at UC Berkeley's California PATH program (2000) Research spans four key areas: Assistive Robotics : Developing inclusive technologies for visually impaired and disabled users Transportation Innovation : Redesigning transit systems through crowdsourcing and citizen science Human-Robot Group Dynamics : Studying social navigation and multi-robot coordination Trust & Communication : Creating frameworks for robot self-assessment and user trust alignment Recent publications emphasize social navigation benchmarks , pedestrian behavior modeling , and adaptive transit interfaces . Current projects include accessible delivery robots (NIDILRR 90IFDV0042) and FHWA-funded work on autonomous vehicle accessibility. Scientific Recognition NSF AI Institute (AI-CARING) co-PI ONR MURI grant recipient DARPA and multiple NSF grant collaborations Best Paper awards at CHI 2019 and IROS 2020 Advising both PhD and Master's students in human-robot interaction, his lab maintains partnerships with Georgia Tech, UMass Lowell, and Disney Research. He co-edited the book Accessible Public Transportation .

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Advanced Transportation Systems
• Assistive Robotics
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Sauvik Das is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute and director of the SPUD (Security, Privacy, Usability and Design) Lab. His work bridges Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity, focusing on empowering users with agency over personal data and online experiences. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech's Interactive Computing department. Research Themes : Human-centered approaches to security/privacy, AI privacy risks, socially-integrated cybersecurity, tangible security interfaces, and collective privacy action. Publication Trends : Recent work explores AI privacy taxonomies, human-AI teaming for security, adversarial AI strategies, geolocation privacy with vision models, and privacy harms in social systems. His 2024 CHI best paper on AI privacy taxonomy and 2025 FAccT paper on LLM bias stand out. Awards : Best Paper (UbiComp 2013, CHI 2024), Distinguished Paper (SOUPS 2020, SEC 2024), NSF CAREER Grant (2022), and multiple honorable mentions across CHI, CSCW, and USENIX. Grants : Funded by NSF (SaTC Medium, CAREER), Facebook, Georgia Tech, and CMU's Secure Blockchain Initiative. Laboratory : The SPUD Lab investigates intersections of usability, security, and AI, producing tools like Purpose Mode browser extension for reducing social media distractions through pattern suppression.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Cybersecurity
• Privacy
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Sara Kiesler is the Hillman Professor Emerita of Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII). She also serves as a Program Manager at the National Science Foundation (NSF). Her work bridges social science and technology, focusing on collaborative analysis, human-robot interaction, and the societal impacts of computing. Kiesler's research explores how people interact with technology, particularly in interdisciplinary scientific teams and online environments. Current Role: Program Manager, National Science Foundation Emeritus Position: Hillman Professor, HCII, CMU Her research spans projects such as studying scientific collaboration dynamics, user perspectives on new internet architectures (XIA), and privacy/anonymity in digital spaces. She collaborates with experts like Jonathon Cummings and Laura Dabbish. Kiesler’s work emphasizes understanding how technology shapes human behavior and organizational productivity. Her contributions include influential studies on collaborative tools, robotic interaction design, and the psychological underpinnings of anthropomorphism. She has advised numerous Ph.D. students and led interdisciplinary initiatives funded by NSF and other agencies.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Social and Behavioral Aspects of Computing
• Collaborative Analysis
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Vanessa Chen is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), part of the College of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. from CMU (2013) and prior academic appointments at The Ohio State University and Qualcomm. Her research focuses on hardware security for IoT devices, analog/mixed-signal circuits, and ubiquitous sensing systems, with notable contributions in RF fingerprinting and machine learning integration. She leads the Energy-Efficient Circuits and Systems Lab and has received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2019). Education : Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University (2013) M.S., Electrical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan (2005) B.S., Electrical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan (2003) Research Interests : Chen’s work spans secure analog/RF electronics, brain-machine interfaces, and energy-efficient data conversion systems. She pioneers methods to detect hardware Trojans via electromagnetic side-channels and designs lightweight, energy-efficient transceivers for IoT. Her projects integrate machine learning for real-time threat detection and system optimization. Awards & Grants : NSF CAREER Award (2019) EAGER Grant for Real-Time Learning in Secure RF Electronics (2020) SpecEES Grant for Trusted Wireless Transceivers (2019) Advising & Outreach : Collaborates with industry partners like Apple and Analog Devices. Develops educational initiatives integrating secure sensor design into undergraduate/graduate curricula. Her lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to tackle emerging cybersecurity challenges in IoT and wireless systems.

• Ubiquitous Sensing Systems
• Hardware Security for IoT Devices
• Analog/Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits
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