Jenny Dinh-Tran
M.S., Human Factors and Ergonomics
Expected Spring 2027
Jenny studies inclusive transportation design and AI-assisted warnings, drawing on her background in psychology, virtual reality, and consumer-product research.
People
Different disciplines. One human-centered mission.
BAT Lab brings together human factors, psychology, design, engineering, and computer science to study how people and intelligent systems work together.
Lab director
Gaojian Huang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Lab Director
Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
San Jose State University
Dr. Huang directs the Behavior, Accessibility, and Technology Lab. His research examines human–AI interaction, intelligent mobility, embodied intelligence, adaptive human–machine interfaces, assistive technology, and human behavior modeling.
Current researchers
Students in the lab.
Research interests span human factors, UX, artificial intelligence, accessibility, and intelligent mobility.
Hanna Liu
M.S., Industrial and Systems Engineering
Expected Fall 2027
Hanna has a background in cognitive science, digital humanities, and UX design. Her interests include human-centered system optimization and the usability of complex systems.
Elaine Le
M.S., Human Factors and Ergonomics
Expected Spring 2027
Elaine studies accessible and equitable human-centered technologies, with interests in assistive AI, healthcare, and clinical neuropsychology.
Zaijing Liu
M.S., Human Factors and Ergonomics
Expected Spring 2027
Zaijing combines computer science and design to study emerging technologies, including automated vehicles and artificial intelligence.
Camille Santos
M.S., Human Factors and Ergonomics
Expected Spring 2027
Camille has a background in psychology and UX research. Her interests include human–machine interfaces and AI-enabled accessibility in intelligent mobility.
Alumni and former researchers
Where the team has gone next.
Former members continue their work across graduate study, research, and industry.
- Shirley Tang
M.S., Human Factors and Ergonomics, Spring 2026
Oracle
- Xinyi Wang
M.S., Human Factors and Ergonomics, Spring 2026
To be updated
- Christine Lo
B.A., Psychology, Spring 2026
M.S. student, University of Washington
- Wei-Hsiang Lo
M.S., Spring 2025
University of Michigan
- Aries Chu
M.S., Spring 2025
SAP
- Nidhi Deshpande
M.S., Spring 2025
Splashtop Inc.
- Poorva Jain
M.S., Spring 2025
To be updated
- Zhi Zhang
M.S., Spring 2024
To be updated
- Minal Shah
M.S., Spring 2024
Apple
- Miaomiao Dong
M.S., Fall 2023
Westat
- Kimberly Martinez
M.S., Spring 2023
American Rheinmetall Vehicles
- Brenna Nettles-Miller
B.S., Spring 2023
Sanmina Corporation
- Vidya Krishnamoorthy
M.S., Spring 2022
Tesla, Inc.
- Sanvee Boutuivi Kouam Pedro
B.S., Spring 2025
To be updated
- Eunjee Kim
Visiting researcher
Kumoh National Institute of Technology
- Aditya Shah
M.S., Computer Engineering