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Wendy Ju is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Science at Cornell Tech, where she leads the Interaction Design Research group. Her research focuses on human-robot interaction and automotive interface design, investigating how interactive systems can effectively communicate with and engage users. Ju's background includes significant experience in early-stage prototyping of automated systems, emphasizing the importance of understanding user responses to these technologies. She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and holds a master's degree in Media Arts and Sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She has published extensively, including her book "The Design of Implicit Interactions," which discusses design methodologies for interactive technologies. Wendy has been inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy in 2025, recognizing her contributions to the field of interaction design and research.
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