Student Affiliates

Brody Wills
- Computer Science
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Engineering
Major/Program: Computer Science
Email: bpw5310@psu.edu
Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Development, IOT

Deja Workman
- Informatics
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Informatics
Email: dqw5409@psu.edu
Research Interests: Understanding antiblackness in the development of AI systems in software engineering.

Chuhao Wu
- Informatics
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Informatics
Email: cjw6297@psu.edu
Research Interests: The integration and implementation of innovative technologies within higher education environments, approached from a human-centered perspective. I explore how technologies, such as Generative AI, can be thoughtfully designed and governed to better support the diverse needs of students, faculty, and the broader university community.

Siyu Wu
- Information Sciences and Technology
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Information Sciences and Technology
Email: sfw5621@psu.edu
Research Interests: Cognition intelligent systems, human-computer interaction, computational modeling

He Zhang
- Informatics
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Informatics
Email: hpz5211@psu.edu
Research Interests: I am interested in affective computing, studying on human behavior, motivation, strategy, and cognitive patterns. I also have a strong interest in researching ethical and collaborative issues related to generative AI. Currently, my primary focus is on studying human behavior, emotions, human-centered design, and decision-making in virtual reality and smart home environments.

Wenbo Zhang
- Informatics
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Informatics
Email: wjz5120@psu.edu
Research Interests: I’m interested in topics related to natural language processing, AI for social impact, computational game theory, and speech processing. Research during my Ph.D. program focuses on using advanced natural language processing techniques to solve real-world problems which lead to profound social impact.

Yihao Zhou
- Informatics
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Informatics
Email: ypz5614@psu.edu
Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction, particularly in computer-mediated communication, affective computing, and VR. My research has focused on how people use digital tools to build and maintain relationships in virtual environments, as well as leveraging AI and VR technologies to design interactive systems that foster inclusive, engaging, and socially rewarding interactions.