uIdeasLab Team

Franceli L. Cibrian , Lead Researcher

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

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Current Members

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 [alumni]

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

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

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

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.

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

Third year Undergraduate Computer Science Major and Game Development Minor at Chapman University

Research Interests :

Project : HyperSense

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

Dylan Ravel

Third year Undergraduate Computer Science Major and Game Development Minor at Chapman University

Research Interests:

Project: Braile

Fun Fact:

Divi Newton

Undergraduate at Chapman University, majoring in Computer Science with minors in Graphic Design and the University Honors Program.

Research Interests: UX/UI Design, Human Computer Interaction, iOS Development

Projects: CoolCraig3 and HyperSense

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.

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

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

Daniel Tsivkovski

Third year Undergraduate Computer Science Major and ISP minor

Research Interests:

Project:

Fun Fact:

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

Collaborators

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

Lizbeth Escobedo

Alumni

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

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

Hannah Bauer

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Chapman University, Software Engineering Major, Leadership Studies Minor

Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction, UI/UX, VR

Project: HoloMind

Fun Fact: I can juggle.

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.

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

Olivia Chilvers

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

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!

Tyler Kay

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Chapman University 2022-2023

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.

Christopher Youn

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Chapman University 2020-2024

Research Interests: Wearable Computing Solutions for Children with ADHD

Fun Fact: My dog's name is Dori

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