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Assistant Profesor at the Fowler School of Engineering at Chapman University.
Research interest: HCI, UbiComp, Assistive Tech, Child development
Fun fact: My dogs' names are Chewie & Rey
Background: Mexican, 1st gen High School student, Spanish Speaker
Email: cibrian@chapman.edu
Current Members
Current Members
Kayla Anderson
Kayla Anderson
Research Assistant, Chapman University Graduate in Computer Science
Research Interests: Human Computer Interaction, Inclusivity and Accessibility
Fun Fact: I am a First-Gen Student and I'm from St. Louis, MO
Sydney Basulto [alumin]
Sydney Basulto [alumin]
Undergraduate student at Chapman University majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Graphic Design.
Research interest: Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Centered Design, UX/UI
Project: HoloMind
Hobbies: video games, digital illustration
Daisy Fernandez-Reyes
Daisy Fernandez-Reyes
Research Assistant at Chapman University Peace Studies & Software Engineering Major '25
Winner of Undergraduate Research Grant from the Fowler School of Engineering
Research Interests: Digital Divide; Equity in Technology, Ethics, Neurodiivergent Development, and Human-Computer Interaction, and User Experience
Project: BendableSound, Harmonic Threads
Fun Fact: I am first-gen and love all kinds of art. I love to spray paint, embroider, make clothes, play music, and dance (very badly).
Arya Kumar
Arya Kumar
Undergraduate student at Chapman University majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration.
Research interest: Human-Computer interactions, Data Science
Project: DanZens
Hobbies: Basketball, watching movies
Lauren Min
Lauren Min
Research Assistant, Linguistics major at UCSB
Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction, ADHD, ND, Accessibility
Project: HyperSense
Fun fact: I was co-president of SB Powerlifting in college
Tom Moore
Tom Moore
Third year Undergraduate Computer Science Major and Game Development Minor at Chapman University
Research Interests :
Project : HyperSense
Ellie Nguyen
Ellie Nguyen
Research Assistant and Computer Science Major at Chapman University ' 25
Awards and Recognitions : Recipient of the iRAD Award, Fowler School of Engineering Undergraduate Research Grants, SURF Fellowship, and Robert A. Day Research Excellence Award
Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction, Assistive Technology, AI and Machine Learning
Project: Development and evaluation of HarmonicThreads, a computer musical interface designed to support accessibility in musical interaction
Fun Fact: I enjoy playing piano and guitar
Luc Rieffel
Luc Rieffel
Masters of Information in Data Science at UC Berkeley (Class of 2026)
Data Science Major and Mathematics Minor at Chapman University (Class of 2024)
Research Interests: Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and IOS Development
Project: CoolCraig3 and AudioBuddy
Fun Fact: I have traveled to over 30+ countries and I spend my free time volunteering to spread Data Science and educational resources across the world at universities and non-profits.
Email: luc_rieffel@berkeley.edu
Jaime Song
Jaime Song
Undergraduate at Chapman University majoring in computer science with a minor in data analytics.
Recipient of Fowler School of Engineering research grant
Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction, Quantitative Data Modeling
Katelyn Teav
Katelyn Teav
Undergraduate student researcher majoring in Computer Science
Research Interest: Human Computer Interaction, UX/UI Design, Assistive Technology
Project: HarmonicThreads
Hobbies: Graphic Design, Baking, Cafe Hopping
Coni Valdez
Coni Valdez
PhD Student of Computer Science at Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education at Ensenada, Baja California, MX
Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction, Body Perception, Body Interaction Analysis, and Interactive Sonification
Project: DanZens, CVUIs and Down Syndrome
Fun Fact: I love playing videogames and I'm huge fan of BTS
Email: mvaldez@cicese.edu.mx
David Zhang [Alumni]
David Zhang [Alumni]
Collaborators
Collaborators
Hector Camarillo Abad
Hector Camarillo Abad
Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Occidental College.
Research interest: HCI, Wearables, Interactive Systems in Dance
Facts: Mexican, Spanish Speaker
Email: camarilloabad@oxy.edu
Armando Beltran
Armando Beltran
Lizbeth Escobedo
Lizbeth Escobedo
Alumni
Alumni
Diego Murillo
Diego Murillo
Computer Science Major and Game Development Programming Minor at Chapman University' 25
Research Interests: data analysis, software evaluation/development, AI
Project: Mazi Results Analysis, data visualization of in-development digital tool to assess socio-emotional development in children.
Fun Fact: I work at the Career Office on campus!
Cecilia Abrahamsson
Cecilia Abrahamsson
Software engineering major at Chapman University
Research Interests: Accessibility, inclusive voice assistance for people with Down Syndrome, Human Computer Interaction
Fun Fact: I can complete a 1000 piece puzzle in 5 hours
Christopher Youn
Christopher Youn
Undergraduate Research Assistant at Chapman University
Research Interests: Wearable Computing Solutions for Children with ADHD
Fun Fact: My dog's name is Dori
Clarisse Bonang
Clarisse Bonang
Computer science major at Chapman University
Research interests: Human Computer Interaction
Fun fact: I was invited to the Johnson Space Center for a NASA-sponsored robotics competition.
Ivonne Monarca
Ivonne Monarca
PhD student at CICESE, Baja California, Mexico
Research Interests: Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning.
Project: Haptic interfaces for Autism Spectrum Disorder screening
Fun fact: I like running and hiking. I've run 2 half-marathon
Tyler Kay
Tyler Kay
Undergraduate Research Assistant at Chapman University
Research Interests: Data Analysis, Human Computer Interaction, VR
Fun Fact: I like to hike, I'm a first-generation student, and I'm also co-president for Data Analytics Association and treasurer for Computer Science Club.
Yuki Chen
Yuki Chen
Incoming graduate student at Chapman University
Research Interests: human computer interaction, assistive technology
Project: inclusive voice assistant, motion tracking sensor to detect hyperactive activities
Fun Fact: I like cats but I hate dogs
Vitica Arnold
Vitica Arnold
PhD student at University of California of Irvine
Research Interests: human computer interaction, health informatics, assistive technology
Project: Hypersense: Towards a multimodal approach for assessing ADHD hyperactivity behaviors
Fun Fact: I taught myself how to play the ukulele and snowboard
Yanelly Mego
Yanelly Mego
Undergraduate Research Assistant; Software Engineering Major, Psychology Minor at Chapman University '25
Winner of Fowler School of Engineering Undergraduate Research Grant and SURF Fellowship.
Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction, Wearable Technology, Data Science
Project: DanceZens (DanceTag + DanceVis)
Fun Fact: One of my hobbies is to explore various fiber arts.
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