Kaoru Seki

HCI Researcher

Hello, World 👋

My name is Kaoru. I have completed my master's degree in Human-Centered Computing at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and now working as a Research Associate at UMBC, and it's lovely to meet you.
Check out my work below.

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Recent Updates

April 15th

I'm thrilled to announce that I have accepted an offer to pursue a PhD in Computer Science, specializing in Human-Centered Computing, at University of Cambridge.

Student-Driven AI Policy

I investigate how HCC students use generative AI in design education and collaborate with them to develop student-authored AI policies that align with their needs and learning experiences.

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Sensemaking in Immersive Analytics Systems

I evaluate a VR-based immersive analytics system to understand how multimodal data visualizations support collaborative, inquiry-based learning and user sensemaking in educational contexts.

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CiviConnect

I design solar-powered, self-healing mesh Wi-Fi to underserved communities, providing affordable, sustainable internet access from rural villages to refugee camps and bridging the digital divide.

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