Lonnie Chien
HCI Researcher
I am a pre-doctoral master's student studying computer science at the University of Chicago, where I am advised by Pedro Lopes.
My research in human-computer interaction (HCI) explores mental models and human cognition using interactive devices. Specifically, I am designing haptic interactions to improve input accuracy of wearable and gestural user interfaces. My work has been published at ACM CHI (the top venue in HCI).
Previously, I spent a year at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory developing signal processing algorithms for wireless sensors to characterize Alaskan snowpacks. I received my BS in engineering and applied mathematics from Swarthmore College.
Recent News
- 2026.04 Presenting my work at CHI 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
- 2026.04 Presenting my work at the People and Technology seminar at UChicago.
- 2026.03 Completed my M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Chicago.
- 2026.01 Embodied Devices paper was accepted to CHI 2026!
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- 2025.06 Received the Harper Award for Exceptional Performance in a Course in Usable Privacy and Security.
- 2024.09 Joined the Human-Computer Integration Lab at UChicago and began my Master's degree.
Selected Works
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