People
BAT Lab brings together human factors, psychology, design, engineering, and computer science to study how people and intelligent systems work together.
Lab director
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
Research interests span human factors, UX, artificial intelligence, accessibility, and intelligent mobility.
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. Outside of her studies, she enjoys crocheting animal-shaped bags and reading.
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. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and trying different creative mediums.
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. In her free time, she enjoys baking, creating pixel art, and volunteering at animal shelters.
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. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and hiking.
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. Outside of school, she loves to spend time with her dog, journal, and read books.
M.S., Human Factors and Ergonomics
Expected Fall 2027
Dhru has a B.S. in Computer Science and studies human–AI collaboration, autonomous transportation, and cybersecurity, with a focus on improving how people interact with intelligent and emerging technologies. Outside research, he enjoys competitive badminton, biking, calisthenics, and cooking.
Alumni and former researchers
Former members continue their work across graduate study, research, and industry.
M.S., Human Factors and Ergonomics, Spring 2026
Oracle
M.S., Human Factors and Ergonomics, Spring 2026
To be updated
B.A., Psychology, Spring 2026
M.S. student, University of Washington
M.S., Spring 2025
University of Michigan
M.S., Spring 2025
SAP
M.S., Spring 2025
Splashtop Inc.
M.S., Spring 2025
To be updated
M.S., Spring 2024
To be updated
M.S., Spring 2024
Apple
M.S., Fall 2023
Westat
M.S., Spring 2023
American Rheinmetall Vehicles
B.S., Spring 2023
Sanmina Corporation
M.S., Spring 2022
Tesla, Inc.
B.S., Spring 2025
To be updated
Visiting researcher
Kumoh National Institute of Technology
M.S., Computer Engineering
