
Phoebe K. Chua
PhD student in Informatics
UX Researcher
kychua@uci.edu
I am a PhD student in Informatics in the School of Information and Computer Sciences at University of California, Irvine. My research lies at the intersection of technology, innovation, and human practices. I am currently investigating the role of technology and culture in the hiring decisions of top-tier technology companies. I am advised by Dr. Melissa Mazmanian, and I am a member of LUCI (Laboratory for Ubiquitous Computing and Interaction) and STAR Group (Social and Technological Action Research).
Research areas
Human-computer interaction (HCI), computer-mediated communication (CMC), social media, culture, evaluation, decision-making
Work experience & clients:
IBM Research
World Vision
UNICEF
UN Refugee Agency