Welcome to the BAT Lab.
Welcome to the BAT Lab.
Lab Director.
Gaojian Huang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering
San José State University
Email: gaojian.huang@sjsu.edu
Lab Director.
Gaojian Huang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering
San José State University
Graduate Students.
Graduate Students.
Jenny Dinh-Tran
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: jenny.dinh-tran@sjsu.edu
Jenny is an M.S. student in Human Factors and Ergonomics, dedicated to creating more inclusive, user-friendly solutions. With a background in psychology, she has explored how people interact with virtual reality and consumer products. Now, her research interests include autonomous vehicles and transportation design with a focus on making these systems safer and more accessible for all users. Outside of her studies, she enjoys crocheting animal-shaped bags and reading.
Jenny Dinh-Tran
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: jenny.dinh-tran@sjsu.edu
Jenny is an M.S. student in Human Factors and Ergonomics, dedicated to creating more inclusive, user-friendly solutions. With a background in psychology, she has explored how people interact with virtual reality and consumer products. Now, her research interests include autonomous vehicles and transportation design with a focus on making these systems safer and more accessible for all users. Outside of her studies, she enjoys crocheting animal-shaped bags and reading.
Jenny Dinh-Tran
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: jenny.dinh-tran@sjsu.edu
Elaine Le
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: elaine.le01@sjsu.edu
Elaine Le is a Master’s student in the Human Factors and Ergonomics program at San José State University, with a concentration in User Experience. With a background in psychobiology, she has a passion for creating accessible and equitable human-centered designs. She is especially interested in investigating how AI can be leveraged to develop assistive technologies within healthcare, particularly in applications related to clinical neuropsychology. In her free time, she enjoys baking, creating pixel art, and volunteering at animal shelters.
Elaine Le
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: elaine.le01@sjsu.edu
Elaine Le is a Master’s student in the Human Factors and Ergonomics program at San José State University, with a concentration in User Experience. With a background in psychobiology, she has a passion for creating accessible and equitable human-centered designs. She is especially interested in investigating how AI can be leveraged to develop assistive technologies within healthcare, particularly in applications related to clinical neuropsychology. In her free time, she enjoys baking, creating pixel art, and volunteering at animal shelters.
Elaine Le
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: elaine.le01@sjsu.edu
Zaijing Liu
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: zaijing.liu@sjsu.edu
Zaijing is a master’s student in Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) with a concentration in User Experience (UX) at San Jose State University. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a minor in Design. She is interested in emerging technologies, such as automated vehicles and artificial intelligence. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and hiking.
Zaijing Liu
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: zaijing.liu@sjsu.edu
Zaijing is a master’s student in Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) with a concentration in User Experience (UX) at San Jose State University. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a minor in Design. She is interested in emerging technologies, such as automated vehicles and artificial intelligence. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and hiking.
Zaijing Liu
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: zaijing.liu@sjsu.edu
Camille Santos
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: camille.santos@sjsu.edu
Camille is a master’s student in the Human Factors and Ergonomics program with a concentration in UX at San Jose State University. She has a background in Psychology and experience as a UX Researcher for nonprofit organizations. She is interested in researching human-machine interfaces and AI-driven accessibility in autonomous vehicles. Outside of school, she loves to spend time with her dog, journal, and read books.
Camille Santos
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: camille.santos@sjsu.edu
Camille is a master’s student in the Human Factors and Ergonomics program with a concentration in UX at San Jose State University. She has a background in Psychology and experience as a UX Researcher for nonprofit organizations. She is interested in researching human-machine interfaces and AI-driven accessibility in autonomous vehicles. Outside of school, she loves to spend time with her dog, journal, and read books.
Camille Santos
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: camille.santos@sjsu.edu
Aditya Shah
Major: Computer Engineering
Department: Department of Computer Engineering
Email: aditya.k.shah@sjsu.edu
Aditya is a Master’s student in Computer Engineering at San José State University. He completed his Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering and has gained hands-on experience through roles in machine learning, computer vision, software development, and cybersecurity. Driven by a passion for solving real-world challenges, Aditya aims to work at the intersection of machine learning and computer vision to develop innovative, impactful solutions that address practical problems. Outside of academics, he enjoys playing tennis and soccer, which help him stay active and balanced.
Aditya Shah
Major: Computer Engineering
Department: Department of Computer Engineering
Email: aditya.k.shah@sjsu.edu
Aditya is a Master’s student in Computer Engineering at San José State University. He completed his Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering and has gained hands-on experience through roles in machine learning, computer vision, software development, and cybersecurity. Driven by a passion for solving real-world challenges, Aditya aims to work at the intersection of machine learning and computer vision to develop innovative, impactful solutions that address practical problems. Outside of academics, he enjoys playing tennis and soccer, which help him stay active and balanced.
Aditya Shah
Major: Computer Engineering
Department: Department of Computer Engineering
Email: aditya.k.shah@sjsu.edu
Shirley Tang
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: shirley.tang01@sjsu.edu
Shirley is a master’s student in the Human Factors and Ergonomics program at San Jose State University, with a concentration in UX. She has a background in Cognitive Science and Statistics, as well as previous experience as a UX designer in the start-up and agency spaces. Her interests include accessible wayfinding and navigation, and she is passionate about crafting experiences that empower users.
Shirley Tang
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: shirley.tang01@sjsu.edu
Shirley is a master’s student in the Human Factors and Ergonomics program at San Jose State University, with a concentration in UX. She has a background in Cognitive Science and Statistics, as well as previous experience as a UX designer in the start-up and agency spaces. Her interests include accessible wayfinding and navigation, and she is passionate about crafting experiences that empower users.
Shirley Tang
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: shirley.tang01@sjsu.edu
Xinyi Wang
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: xinyi.wang01@sjsu.edu
Xinyi is a master’s student in the Human Factors and Ergonomics program at San Jose State University, with a concentration in UX. She has a background in UX in the medical equipment field. Her interests include exploring accessibility and assistive technology.
Xinyi Wang
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: xinyi.wang01@sjsu.edu
Xinyi is a master’s student in the Human Factors and Ergonomics program at San Jose State University, with a concentration in UX. She has a background in UX in the medical equipment field. Her interests include exploring accessibility and assistive technology.
Xinyi Wang
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: xinyi.wang01@sjsu.edu
Stella Zhang
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: yichi.zhang@sjsu.edu
Stella is a master’s student in the Human Factors and Ergonomics program at San Jose State University. She studied Psychology for her bachelor’s degree, and she has always been fascinated by the intersection between psychology and technology/AI. She is most drawn to the mental health/healthcare field, as well as the automotive field, where she can apply her new learnings to design human-centered products or enhance driving safety.
Stella Zhang
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: yichi.zhang@sjsu.edu
Stella is a master’s student in the Human Factors and Ergonomics program at San Jose State University. She studied Psychology for her bachelor’s degree, and she has always been fascinated by the intersection between psychology and technology/AI. She is most drawn to the mental health/healthcare field, as well as the automotive field, where she can apply her new learnings to design human-centered products or enhance driving safety.
Stella Zhang
Major: Human Factors/Ergonomics
Department: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Email: yichi.zhang@sjsu.edu
underGraduate Students.
underGraduate Students.
Christine Lo
Department: Department of Psychology
Email: yu-ju.lo@sjsu.edu
Christine is a Psychology student with minors in Human-Systems Integration and Interaction Design. She has a strong interest in how cognitive psychology can be applied to technologies in a way that is intuitive and accessible. In the future, she hopes to pursue a master’s in Human Factors Engineering or Human-Computer Interaction, with the goal of researching and designing innovative technologies that center human experience.
Christine Lo
Department: Department of Psychology
Email: yu-ju.lo@sjsu.edu
Christine is a Psychology student with minors in Human-Systems Integration and Interaction Design. She has a strong interest in how cognitive psychology can be applied to technologies in a way that is intuitive and accessible. In the future, she hopes to pursue a master’s in Human Factors Engineering or Human-Computer Interaction, with the goal of researching and designing innovative technologies that center human experience.
Christine Lo
Department: Department of Psychology
Email: yu-ju.lo@sjsu.edu
BAT LAB ALUMNI.
Minal Shah
graduate student, Spring 2024
@Apple
Minal Shah
graduate student, Spring 2024
@Apple
Minal Shah
graduate student, Spring 2024
@Apple
Eunjee Kim
Assistant Professor
@ Kumoh National Institute of Technology
Eunjee Kim
Assistant Professor
@ Kumoh National Institute of Technology
Eunjee Kim
Assistant Professor
@ Kumoh National Institute of Technology
Wei-Hsiang Lo
graduate student, Spring 2025
@ University of Michigan
Wei-Hsiang Lo
graduate student, Spring 2025
@ University of Michigan
Wei-Hsiang Lo
graduate student, Spring 2025
@ University of Michigan
Aries Chu
graduate student, Spring 2025
@ SAP
Aries Chu
graduate student, Spring 2025
@ SAP
Aries Chu
graduate student, Spring 2025
@ SAP
Nidhi Deshpande
graduate student, Spring 2025
@ Splashtop Inc.
Nidhi Deshpande
graduate student, Spring 2025
@ Splashtop Inc.
Nidhi Deshpande
graduate student, Spring 2025
@ Splashtop Inc.
Poorva Jain
graduate student, Spring 2025
TBD
Poorva Jain
graduate student, Spring 2025
TBD
Poorva Jain
graduate student, Spring 2025
TBD
Boutuivi Kouam Pedro Sanvee
undergraduate student, Spring 2026
TBD
Boutuivi Kouam Pedro Sanvee
undergraduate student, Spring 2026
TBD
Boutuivi Kouam Pedro Sanvee
undergraduate student, Spring 2026
TBD
Vidya Krishnamoorthy
graduate student, Spring 2022
@ Tesla, Inc
Vidya Krishnamoorthy
graduate student, Spring 2022
@ Tesla, Inc
Vidya Krishnamoorthy
graduate student, Spring 2022
@ Tesla, Inc
Kimberly Martinez
graduate student, Spring 2023
@ American Rheinmetall Vehicle
Kimberly Martinez
graduate student, Spring 2023
@ American Rheinmetall Vehicle
Kimberly Martinez
graduate student, Spring 2023
@ American Rheinmetall Vehicle
Brenna Nettles-Miller
undergraduate, Spring 2023
@ Sammina Corporation
Brenna Nettles-Miller
undergraduate, Spring 2023
@ Sammina Corporation
Brenna Nettles-Miller
undergraduate, Spring 2023
@ Sammina Corporation
Miaomiao Dong
graduate student, Fall 2023
@ Westat
Miaomiao Dong
graduate student, Fall 2023
@ Westat
Miaomiao Dong
graduate student, Fall 2023
@ Westat