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Jane L. E is a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford HAI in Computer Science, mentored by James Landay, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS). She will join NUS School of Computing as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2025 and is actively recruiting PhD students. She is also affiliated with the Smart Systems Institute at NUS.
Education:
- PhD in Computer Science, Stanford University (advised by James Landay and Pat Hanrahan)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, The Design Lab @ UCSD (mentored by Haijun Xia and Steven Dow)
Her research lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction, computer graphics, and artificial intelligence. She focuses on designing computational tools that support novices in developing creative expertise, drawing from cognitive science and education theory. Her work emphasizes scaffolding artistic vision and enhancing creative learning through AI-augmented tools.
The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in creative AI tools, design education, and interactive systems. Key themes include timing of feedback in design, AI-supported creativity, and tools for visual composition and storytelling. Her work integrates qualitative user studies with technical innovation, often resulting in deployable systems with real-world impact.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Paper Award at CHI 2023 for 'DataParticles'
- UCSD CSE Undergraduate Research Award (awarded to advised student Mingyi Li)
Jane L. E has advised multiple students including Mingyi Li, Grace Yen, Tone Xu, and Rima Cao. She has received recognition through speaking invitations at institutions such as University of Toronto, NUS, USC, Tsinghua, and UC Berkeley. While no formal grants are mentioned, her research has been conducted at prestigious labs including Stanford HAI, The Design Lab @ UCSD, and Stanford’s HCI group. She is building a strong research program focused on human-centered AI for creativity.
Labs and Affiliations:
- Stanford HAI (current postdoc)
- The Design Lab @ UCSD (past postdoc)
- Smart Systems Institute @ NUS (affiliate)
