Seminars by Professor Yang Wang and Huang Yun from UIUC, Dec 21st, 2-3:30 pm

[Nuwan Janaka]

Hi All, 

We are happy to announce that two seminars by professors from UIUC will take place tomorrow. Please find the details as follows:

Time: Dec. 21st, 2 pm - 3:30 pm. 

Speakers: A/P Yang Wang, UIUC and A/P Huang Yun, UIUC 

Local host: A/P Shengdong Zhao 

This event will be a hybrid event: 

• Physical location: Sunglow 2 (I4-05-07), Innovation 4.0. 
• Zoom link: https://nus-sg.zoom.us/s/4226939065 

Talk 1: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm 

Title: Designing Inclusive Privacy and Security Experiences

Abstract: 

In this talk, I will present my work at the intersection of HCI, privacy and security, and accessibility. Specifically, I'll talk about designing inclusive privacy and security experiences, which challenges and complements the mainstream perspectives on privacy and security research that focus on purely technical work and generic users. The goal of inclusive privacy and security is to design privacy and security mechanisms that are inclusive to individuals with various characteristics, abilities, needs, and values. I will discuss a number of projects under this umbrella, such as authentication, CAPTCHA, phishing, computer vision, crypto wallets and generative AI. 

Bio: 

Yang Wang is an associate professor of information science and computer science (courtesy) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He designs inclusive privacy and security experiences for underserved users. He received an NSF CAREER award, IAPP SOUPS Privacy Awards, Best Paper Honorable Mentions at CHI and CSCW, and a Top Privacy Paper for Policy Makers. He appeared on NPR, BBC and China Daily. His research has been generously supported by the US National Science Foundation, Department of Health and Human Services, Alcatel-Lucent, Meta/Facebook, Google, and OpenAI. He received his Ph.D. in information and computer science from the University of California, Irvine. He loves soccer, music, dogs and spicy food.

Talk 2: 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm 

Title: Human-AI Co-Creation of Services & Knowledge

Abstract: 

In this presentation, I will share our research on the ethical and inclusive design of AI systems that facilitate human-AI interaction to co-create new services and knowledge. Focusing on online education, I will detail a comprehensive study of emotion AI, encompassing the recognition, interpretation, simulation, and response to human emotions. This research aims to enhance metacognitive processes and knowledge sharing in video-based learning for two distinct learner groups: the hearing community and the d/Deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) community. I will also discuss our recent work on generative AI and its role in improving the experience of skill training and knowledge expansion for individuals.

Bio: 

Dr. Yun Huang is an Associate Professor at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is dedicated to innovating AI-based solutions that cultivate a synergistic relationship between humans and machines, enhancing educational opportunities to all, and increasing access to community services. She is deeply committed to translating research into real-world benefit and making a positive societal impact. Her work has garnered support from respected government agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) and leading industry names, including OpenAI, Google, and IBM Research. She earned her Ph.D. in information and computer science from the University of California, Irvine.

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