I am Zihan (Michelle) Fan, a student at Entertainment Technology Center, Carnegie Mellon University.
Design-oriented HCI researcher | Prospective PhD applicant
Zihan Fan
Prospective PhD applicant in [Human Computer Interaction]
Research Interests
- Transformational Experiences
- Educational Games
About
I am a design-oriented researcher and interactive media creator currently pursuing a master’s degree at Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center. My work explores the intersection of art, technology, and human-computer interaction, with a focus on educational games, transformational experiences, immersive interaction, and research-through-design.
Through interactive installations, games, and embodied learning experiences, I investigate how digital and physical interactions can support empathy, engagement, and learning. I am currently working with HCI research labs at Carnegie Mellon University to develop my understanding of qualitative research methods and user-centered design.
Projects
- BotMania — Motion-tracking STEAM learning game
- Autonomous E-Bike — Interaction design for autonomous systems
- ByteMX — Educational simulation for pump track engineering
- Remnants — Immersive installation exploring dementia caregiving
CV
Contact
Email: michellefzh@gmail.com