Cleo Xiao

Cleo Xiao is a Research Fellow in the Human-Centred Computing section at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen (DIKU). She works on virtual reality research, focusing on presence and human-computer interaction. Her contact details include email yaxi@di.ku.dk and phone +45 3533 1084. She is based at Sigurdsgade 41, 2200 København N.

Research Focus

Cleo's research explores conceptual foundations and empirical approaches in virtual reality studies, particularly around 'presence'—how users perceive and interact with immersive environments. Her work intersects virtual reality, human-computer interaction, and user experience design.

Recent Publication

Her 2025 CHI Conference paper reviews methodologies and frameworks for measuring presence in VR, analyzing cross-disciplinary approaches and implications for immersive system design.

Collaboration & Infrastructure

She is part of the Human-Centred Computing research group led by Professor Barry Alan Brown, contributing to DIKU's broader initiatives in computational modeling, machine learning, and software systems.