Na Du, Assistant Professor in the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems, was awarded a grant from the Honda Research Institute in January of 2024. Dr. Du, who joined the faculty in 2021, works in the areas of human-computer interaction, human factors, computational modeling of human behaviors, and human-centered design. The Honda Research Institute was established in 2003 to explore solutions to complex problems related to the company's current and future technology.
In the funded project, Dr. Du will serve as Principal Investigator exploring "Human Emotion Regulation During Human-AI Interaction." The project abstract states:
In smart city environments, AI shows great potential to aid humans in navigation, traffic management, and public services, signifying a transformative shift in urban living. The project aims to explore how human emotions and emotion regulation influence human-AI collaboration and urban experiences. The findings will contribute to understanding effective emotion regulation that enhances synergy between humans and AI, informing the design of emotion-aware AI systems for the future of urban living.
The Honda Research Institute grant is for $62,083. Join the department in congratulating Dr. Du on securing this grant!