Join the HTI Lab
I am always looking for highly motivated students and researchers who are passionate about understanding human behavior and designing human-centered intelligent technologies.
Our research integrates psychology, human factors, and intelligent transportation systems to understand how humans interact with and adapt to emerging technologies. We primarily conduct experimental human-subject research using driving simulators, behavioral experiments, eye tracking, virtual reality, and wearable sensing. We also develop computational models of human behavior and are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning to better understand, predict, and support human performance in intelligent transportation systems.
Current research areas include:
Driver cognition and behavior adaptation
Human trust in automation, situation awareness, and decision-making
Human–automation collaboration
Human performance modeling
Human–machine interface design
Mixed-autonomy traffic systems, automated driving systems, and ADAS
Ph.D. Students
I am actively recruiting Ph.D. students with backgrounds in Psychology, Human Factors, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Transportation Engineering, Cognitive Science, or related disciplines.
Successful applicants typically have:
A strong interest in human behavior, intelligent technologies, and human–automation interaction.
Experience in experimental design, behavioral research, human-subject studies, statistical analysis, or cognitive computational modeling.
Programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, or C/C++).
Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
Students with experience or research interests in virtual reality, eye tracking, wearable sensing, machine learning, LLM, or computational modeling are encouraged to apply, although prior experience in these areas is not required.
Postdoctoral Researchers
Two to three funded postdoctoral positions are currently available in my research group. I am seeking highly motivated researchers who are interested in understanding human behavior and developing human-centered intelligent technologies.
Applicants should have:
A Ph.D. in Psychology or Cognitive Science, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Industrial Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field.
A strong publication record in peer-reviewed international journals in the relevant field.
Experience in experimental research (experience with driving simulator studies is preferred), statistical analysis, computational modeling, or human-centered AI.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment.
Experience with driving simulators, virtual reality, eye tracking, wearable sensing, machine learning, computer vision, or behavioral data analysis is desirable but not required.
How to Apply
Prospective Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers are welcome to contact me at zhangyiqi.psy@gmail.com or yiqizhang@zju.edu.cn. Please use "Prospective Ph.D. Student" or "Prospective Postdoctoral Researcher" as the subject line of your email.
Please include the following documents:
Curriculum vitae
A one-page statement of research interests describing your academic background, previous research experience, current research interests, and future research goals.
A one-page research proposal describing a potential research direction that aligns with the HTI Lab (Optional, for postdoctoral applicants only) .
Applications that do not include the required materials may not be reviewed. If your background and research interests are a good match for our research group, I will contact you to arrange a follow-up meeting.