Nomy Jianing Yu

I am a designer and HCI researcher developing cognition- and context-aware AI interfaces that augment human cognition, behavior, and creativity. My research explores how intelligent systems can move beyond screen-based tools to become multimodal, embodied, and adaptive — sensing human states, responding to situated activities, and supporting people without diminishing their agency.

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My work spans human–AI collaboration, creative-support systems, wearable and spatial computing, and multisensory interaction. I have conducted HCI research across Harvard GSD, MIT Media Lab, University of Hong Kong, Northeastern University, and Penn State University, and previously worked on hardware interaction and smart eyewear products at ByteDance. My research has been published at HCI conferences such as CHI and presented in research tracks and workshops at NeurIPS and CVPR.

 

I am currently preparing to pursue a PhD in HCI beginning in Fall 2027, with a particular interest in adaptive and activity-centered interfaces for next-gen information environments.