Computer Science - University of Victoria
I am Yichun Zhao, a PhD student in Computer Science at the University of Victoria. My main research area is in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Information Visualization (infoVis) with a focus on information accessibility and “visual” data analytics for people with visual impairments. I am interested in designing and evaluating novel data visualization tools that use multiple modalities to convey data and information in an accessible and effective way. I aim to enhance non-visual data analytics by conducting human-centered research with diverse participants to understand their needs, preferences, and challenges in accessing data. My goal is to empower people with visual impairments to participate more fully in various aspects of life where data literacy is increasingly important.
