Human-Centered Computing (HCC) Research

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The goal of computing has always been to benefit humanity. Human-Centered Computing (HCC) focuses on creating technologies that enhance human experiences, capabilities, and well-being. The Department of Computer Science is advancing this important and dynamic field through innovations in human-computer interaction, ubiquitous computing, and transparent and responsible AI. By designing intelligent systems that adapt to human needs and contexts, we aim to empower individuals and communities, and extend the positive impact of computing across all aspects of society.

HCC Core Faculty

Afsaneh Doryab

Assistant Professor, Systems and Information Engineering Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Afsaneh Doryab's research is at the intersection of ubiquitous computing, AI, HCI, and health. She works on computational modeling of human behavior (incl. Activity Recognition) from data streams collected via mobile, wearable, and embedded sensors. 
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Lu Feng

Associate Professor, Computer Science, Systems & Information Engineering
Lu Feng is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Virginia. She is also a member of the Link Lab - the center of research excellence in Cyber-Physical Systems. Her research focuses on assuring the safety and trustworthiness of cyber-physical systems, with applications…
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Seongkook Heo

Alfred Weaver Career Enhancement Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Research interests include: Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Techniques, Novel Sensing Techniques, Haptics Seongkook Heo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Virginia. His research interests span across the areas of Human-Computer Interaction…
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Tariq Iqbal

Assistant Professor, Systems Engineering, Computer Science
My research focuses on building robotic systems that can fluently coordinate and collaborate with people in complex human environments - for example, in a factory setting in close proximity with people. In order to successfully act within a group, a robot must be able to perceive and predict the…
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Yen-Ling Kuo

Anita Jones Faculty Fellow Assistant Professor, Computer Science
​Research interests include: Robot Learning, Human-AI/Robot Interaction, Artificial Intelligence ​​Yen-Ling Kuo is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science and a member of the Link Lab at the University of Virginia. Her research interests lies in the intersection of artificial intelligence and…
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