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Cheryl Zhenyu Qian is a full professor and Interim School Head at Purdue University, specializing in Interaction Design and Industrial Design. She earned her B.Arch. from Southeast University in China and both her M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Interactive Arts Technology from Simon Fraser University in Canada. Dr. Qian's research is focused on the harmonious integration of physical and virtual interactions in user experience design, employing interaction design theories and innovative technologies. Her interdisciplinary approach has allowed her to work with a diverse team of researchers, designers, engineers, and business managers to enhance product design outcomes. She has developed a core designer identity as an architect and design researcher, leading to over 100 publications in journals and conferences across various domains including Interaction Design, Digital Learning, and Human-computer Interaction. Dr. Qian has received numerous awards for her work, including the Dean Graduate Studies Convocation Medal from Simon Fraser University. She has also contributed to the development of the Interaction Design MFA program at Purdue University and has successfully guided her students towards careers at prestigious companies.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Full professor specializing in Interaction Design and Industrial Design.
GRE is not required.