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Human–computer interaction

Shaoze Zhou

Ph.D. student in Computer ScienceFlorida International University

Hi! I’m Shaoze, a Ph.D. student in Computer Science at Florida International University. I work in human–computer interaction, designing and studying AI and XR systems that help people communicate.

My research brings together three interests:

  • Human–AI interaction: helping people participate in and contribute to conversations.
  • Conversational agents: exploring proactive AI assistance.
  • XR systems: bringing contextual support into in-person interactions.

Previously, I studied Computer Science (Game Development) at USC and Computer Science at the University of Michigan. My background in game design and development shapes how I build interactive experiences, and I continue to explore games and XR as side projects.

Shaoze Zhou outdoors with the coast in the background
Miami, Florida

News

ChatMuse was accepted to ACM UIST 2026.
I received a SIGCHI Gary Marsden Travel Award.
I started my Ph.D. in Computer Science at Florida International University.
All publications

UIST 2026

ChatMuse

A proactive AI assistant in mixed reality that supports participation in small-group conversations.

ChatMuse supports a participant in a three-person conversation through a mixed reality headset, offering suggested speech and nonverbal behaviors in their field of view.
A private mixed reality assistant offers conversational guidance based on verbal and nonverbal cues. Select the figure to view it at full size.
Explore ChatMuse & watch the video

Education

Jan 2026–Present

Florida International University

Ph.D. student in Computer Science

Aug 2022–May 2024

University of Southern California

M.S. in Computer Science (Game Development)

Sep 2019–Dec 2021

University of Michigan

B.S. in Computer Science

Contact

Interested in human–AI interaction, conversation, or XR? I’d be happy to chat.

shaozezh@gmail.com