Linghan Zhang

Linghan Zhang is an Assistant Professor in Human Technology Interaction (HTI) at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Her research focuses on leveraging wearable/mobile sensors, AI, and data fusion to enable personalized human-computer interactions. Key interests include mobile/wearable sensing, affective computing, and assistive technologies. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from TU/e, specializing in voice authentication via mobile sensing.

Education: Doctorate in Computer Science (TU/e), with thesis titled Enhanced Voice Authentication via Mobile Sensing. Courses taught include Programming for Psychology and Technology, Recognizing & Implementing Social Cues for HRI, and The Quantified Self in Health.

Research explores stress detection in ICU environments, dementia care technologies, and biometric authentication systems. Recent work includes developing the Mindful Waters digital aquarium for dementia patients and analyzing heart rate-perceived stress correlations using Fitbit data. Active in interdisciplinary projects addressing healthcare, cybersecurity, and aging care.

Publications span healthcare ergonomics, gaze tracking evaluation, and wearable-based authentication. No awards explicitly listed, but frequently collaborates on multidisciplinary projects. Supervises 7 academic works, though student names are not disclosed. Engages in lab activities within HTI's interdisciplinary environment.