معرفی
Yan Chen is an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Tech College of Engineering, where he leads the PRIME Lab (Programming with Intelligent Machines & Environments). His work focuses on creating interactive Human-AI systems to enhance real-time data analysis and programming education, particularly addressing barriers in collaborative learning environments.
- University of Toronto (Postdoctoral Fellow)
- University of Michigan (Ph.D., Information Science)
- University of Colorado, Boulder (BS/MS in Applied Math & Electrical & Computer Engineering)
His research bridges Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Computer Science Education, with a focus on real-time data analysis, AI-driven programming assistance, and scalable learning tools. He employs LLMs and human-centered design to simplify complex computational processes, enabling data workers to detect critical patterns efficiently.
Recent publications highlight trends in generative AI for education, proactive AI programming support, and collaborative analytics. Key themes include real-time classroom insights, intergenerational smartphone learning, and automated feedback systems.
Scientific recognition includes:
- 🏆 Best Paper at L@S 2024
- 🏅 Best Paper Honorable Mention at CHI 2023
- 🏅 Best Paper Honorable Mention at UIST 2022
- 🏆 Best Short Paper at VL/HCC 2020
He mentors a team of PhD and MS students in projects spanning AI-assisted education, web automation, and collaborative coding tools, with active recruitment for future research directions.
