About Dr. Yang Li
Dr. Yang Li is a Senior Staff Research Scientist at Google Research and an affiliate faculty member at the University of Washington CSE. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley EECS, Dr. Li's expertise spans the critical intersection of Human Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence.
Research Focus
Dr. Li's research interests center on general deep learning, models for solving human interactive intelligence, and enhancing user experiences. He is a pioneer in on-device interactive machine learning on Android, developing groundbreaking product features like next app prediction and Gesture Search.
Contributions and Publications
Yang has published extensively in top-tier venues across both the HCI and ML fields, including CHI, UIST, ICML, ACL, EMNLP, CVPR, NeurIPS (NIPS), ICLR, and KDD. He has served as an area chair or senior area (track) chair in these fields, showcasing his leadership and dedication to advancing research at the intersection of HCI and AI.
Editorial Work
Yang is also an editor of the Springer book on AI for HCI: A Modern Approach, contributing to the broader understanding and application of AI technologies to enhance human-computer interactions.
Keynote Session
In his keynote, Dr. Li will delve into the challenges and opportunities at the forefront of Human-AI systems, drawing on his extensive research and practical experience. He will explore the future of synergistic Human-AI collaboration, emphasizing the importance of designing AI that complements human intelligence and creativity. The session titled "Empowering UI Design with Human-AI Co-Creation" will highlight innovative strategies for integrating AI into user interface design to enhance both functionality and user experience.
Join us for this insightful session that will illuminate the pathways towards more meaningful and effective Human-AI partnerships.
We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and inspiring keynote session with Dr. Yang Li.