Instructor
Hi!! I’m your instructor this semester.
I’m a PhD student here at UC Berkeley, advised by Björn Hartmann and Armando Fox. I research human-computer interaction, recently with a particular focus on how AI can help people build digital workflows.
Before coming to UC Berkeley, I was a software engineer at Meta, working on fighting misinformation, and then a senior software engineer at Turnitin, working on the Gradescope product.
This is my fourth semester taking part in CS 160 and my second time teaching the course.
In my spare time, I really enjoy studying languages. Most recently, my focus is on Mandarin! You’ll also catch me talking to myself in broken French, Spanish, and ASL.
Teaching Assistants
I’m a 6th year PhD student studying Human Computer Interaction with Bjoern Hartmann, focusing on presence while interacting with computational systems. In particular, I study Virtual Reality interfaces and the relationship that people have with their bodies while in them.
Prior to grad school, I worked as a software engineer in the video game industry as a gameplay programmer, and worked on backend platform systems. I got my undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley EECS as well as an MS degree through the 5th year MS program here. I’m happy to talk about my experience with that program or industry!
I spend my free time with two toy poodles and my lovely wife. You’ll also find me playing video games, rotting on the couch, or learning to cook something new (inbox is open to dank recipes).
I’m a second-year PhD student in Human-Computer Interaction at the School of Information, advised by Kimiko Ryokai. My research explores human-AI collaboration, creativity and play, and digital wellbeing. I design and study tools and experiences that foster creativity, empathy, and collaboration with emerging technologies.
I double majored in Media Arts & Sciences and Psychology as an undergrad, and was part of the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab. Outside of research, I enjoy skiing, eating ice cream, and playing board games.
Hi! I’m a senior from Southern California. My current academic passions are web technologies and human-centered design. Before transferring to Berkeley, I studied pre-med at Mt San Jacinto College, so I’m especially interested in medical devices and how people interact with them.
Outside of CS, I adore drawing with charcoal, fiction writing, and watching anime with my wife. I also do a lot of video gaming and movie-watching.