Demystifying the journey from a novice student to a seasoned researcher. A comprehensive guide exploring the fundamental principles, methodologies, and philosophies of Human-Computer Interaction.
I am a full professor in the School of Creative Media and Computer Science Department at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU), previously an Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS). I hold a PhD in computer science from the University of Toronto, a master's from UC Berkeley, and a dual undergraduate degree in computer science and biology from Linfield College, Oregon. In 2009, I founded the Synteraction Lab, focused on innovative interface tools that simplify people's lives — including Draco, which won Best iPad App of the Year in 2016. My work appears regularly in top HCI venues such as CHI, UIST, UbiComp, CSCW, and ToCHI, and I have co-chaired ACM SIGCHI in 2019, 2020, and UIST 2025. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, running, and exploring nature.
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Dec 05, 2024 · News
Congratulations to Professor Shengdong Zhao for being recognized for his pioneering contributions in Human-Computer Interaction.
Nov 15, 2024 · News
Congratulations to the team for their award-winning research presented at ISS 2024.
Oct 03, 2024 · News
Prof. Shengdong Zhao and Prof. Mark Billinghurst enjoyed a dinner together in Adelaide.
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