Zhang Jiaxin

Dr. Zhang Jiaxin is an Assistant Professor at the School of Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Southern University of Science and Technology. She holds a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2021) and completed postdoctoral research there (2021-2022). Her academic journey includes teaching at Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (2020-2021) and graduate studies at South China University of Technology (B.Eng 2013, M.Eng 2016).

• Education: B.Eng (SCUT), M.Eng (SCUT), PhD (PolyU)
• Current Role: Assistant Professor at SUSTech's Smart System Design Lab

Her research focuses on human-computer interaction, gerontechnology, and digital health, with particular emphasis on:

• Smart healthcare systems for aging populations
• Human factors in telehealth technology
• User experience for digital therapies
• Multimodal interaction design
• Context-aware security interfaces

Recent publications examine AI-driven healthcare communication, exergaming for Parkinson's rehabilitation, and privacy-aware medical apps. She currently leads an NSFC Youth Fund project on haptic feedback mechanisms in elderly rehabilitation systems.

Scientific Recognition:

• Pengcheng Peacock Plan awardee (Shenzhen, 2023)
• Hong Kong Ergonomics Society Outstanding PhD Award (2021/22)
• PolyU UGC-funded PhD Scholarship (2016-2019)

Dr. Zhang has served as reviewer for multiple HCI journals and conferences, and her work has appeared in Computers in Human Behavior, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, and Age and Ageing journals.