🐰 Xinqi Zhang | Kiki | 张欣琪
🎓 Ph.D. Student @ Santa Clara University

🩵 Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) | Augmented Reality (AR) | Adaptive User Interfaces | AI Agents
✨ Designing technology to serve people — empowering learning, well-being, and storytelling

I'm a Ph.D. student in the Human-Computer Interaction Lab at Santa Clara University, advised by Prof. Kai Lukoff. My research lies at the intersection of interactive technology and human-centered design — with a focus on:

• 🕶️ Context-aware Augmented Reality for education & cultural storytelling
• 🤖 AI-in-the-loop Adaptive Interfaces for personalized user experiences
• 🌱 Digital Well-being tools for focus & mindful technology use

Previously, I worked as a Full-Stack Software Engineer at Microsoft and interned at Amazon Web Services. My industry experience drives my passion for building systems that bridge technology and human needs.

• 🔍 FocusMode: Chrome Extension to support distraction-free web browsing
• ✨ Thámien Ohlone AR Tour: Location-based AR storytelling app to share Indigenous Ohlone history at SCU
• 🧩 Adaptive UI Experiments: Exploring context-aware interface prototypes for personalized learning & well-being

"Technology should serve people first."

I'm passionate about designing meaningful systems that spark reflection, empower learning, and create positive impact — blending technology, anthropology, and art.

I keep a "white-belt mentality" — always learning from everyone, everywhere.
Currently exploring AR+AI for adaptive education and digital well-being.

Let's build tech that matters 🚀

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