University of New South Wales

Chris Wang

Lecturer & Researcher in Human-Centered Computing, Faculty of Engineering

I design systems that make complex technology feel human. My work blends interactive systems, data visualization, and responsible AI to improve how people learn, collaborate, and make decisions.

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Now at UNSW

School of Computer Science & Engineering

Sydney, Australia

HCI Data Viz AI Ethics

About

Building bridges between people, systems, and insight.

Biography

Chris Wang is a lecturer at UNSW focusing on human-centered computing. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to translate research outcomes into tools that support learning, wellbeing, and equitable decision-making.

He previously worked with industry partners on applied AI systems and has published across HCI, visualization, and educational technology venues.

Focus Areas

  • Interactive systems for high-stakes decision support
  • Explainable visual analytics for complex data
  • Responsible AI for education and public services
  • Participatory design with community partners

Research

Selected themes and publications.

Trustworthy AI Systems

Investigating how people interpret machine learning outputs and how interfaces can support informed trust and oversight.

Visual Analytics

Designing data experiences that reveal patterns, uncertainty, and impact for policy makers and researchers.

Learning Futures

Exploring how digital tools can amplify student agency, wellbeing, and collaborative learning in higher education.

Teaching

Courses and mentorship at UNSW.

Courses

  • COMP6XXX: Human-Centered Design Studio
  • COMP4XXX: Information Visualization
  • COMP9XXX: Responsible AI Systems

Supervision

I supervise Honours, Masters, and PhD students working on HCI, visual analytics, and AI ethics. If you are interested, send a brief summary of your research interests.

Projects

Recent collaborations and prototypes.

Decision Support

Pulse

A visual analytics platform that helps public service teams monitor community wellbeing trends with explainable indicators.

Education

Studio Atlas

A collaborative studio toolkit for design students, combining feedback loops, reflection prompts, and portfolio-ready exports.

AI Literacy

Glassbox Labs

Workshops and interactive exhibits that demystify AI concepts for communities and policymakers.

Contact

Let’s collaborate on research, teaching, or community partnerships.

Get in touch

Email: chris.wang@unsw.edu.au

Office: Level 2, CSE Building, UNSW Sydney

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Quick Facts

  • Open to PhD supervision in 2026 intake
  • Currently recruiting for HCI research assistant roles
  • Available for invited talks and panels