Lonnie Chien  

I am a pre-doctoral MS student in computer science at the University of Chicago. My current interests include human-computer interaction, haptics, and wearable technology. My research in the Human Computer Integration Lab, where I am advised by Pedro Lopes, focuses on designing interfaces that utilize body movements for both input and output by combining gesture sensing with muscle stimulation.

I received my BS in engineering and applied mathematics from Swarthmore College. My previous research completed at Swarthmore, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Argonne National Laboratory has been published by the IEEE Signal Processing Society and by the Acoustical Society of America.

I am applying for PhD admissions this 2025-2026 application cycle.

Email: lonniechien@uchicago.edu