Samantha Chan

Samantha Chan

Postdoctoral Fellow

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

About

I am a Postdoctoral Fellow at the MIT Media Lab with the Fluid Interfaces Group. I create wearable and digital interfaces to enhance human cognition. My research interests include Human-Computer Interactions and AI to support memory, sleep, and older adults. I am also a Creative Technologist with a background in Personal Fabrication, Design, and Robotics. During breaks, I play the ukulele and make short films.

Interests
  • Human-Computer Interactions
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cognitive Augmentation
Education
  • PhD in Bioengineering, 2022

    University of Auckland

  • BEng in Electrical Engineering, 2016

    Singapore University of Technology and Design

Vision

My research aims to design the next generation of memory and cognitive augmentation technologies which use biosignals (physiological responses) to peer deeper into people’s cognitive context and explore forms of cognitive influence to give just-in-time support such as memory training and assistance.

Research Vision -- Using biosignals to infer cognitive context, and utilise cognitive influence for just-in-time cognitive interventions
Research Vision – Using biosignals to infer cognitive context, and utilise cognitive influence for just-in-time cognitive interventions

Projects

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Memoro

Memoro

Wearable large-language model-based personal memory assistant (2024)

WearVibe

WearVibe

Improving attention using wearables via haptic and multimodal rhythmic stimuli (2024)

Total VREcall

Total VREcall

Using biosignals to recognize emotional autobiographical memory in virtual reality (2022)

KinVoices

KinVoices

Voice reminders and interfaces in AI-cloned voices of friends and family (2020)

Prompto

Prompto

Exploring the use of biosignals to detect calm moments for chat-based memory training (2019)

ProspecFit

ProspecFit

Digitally-mediating an effective memory training technique on smartphones (2018)

fSense

fSense

Using heart-rate sensors in smartwatches to sense force during gestures and grasps (2018)

Biosignal Sensing to Support Learning

Biosignal Sensing to Support Learning

Understanding cognitive-affective states in learners through performance scores, behaviour and biosignals (2017)

Doodle Daydream

Doodle Daydream

Collaborative display to encourage playful interactions in office spaces (2017)

National Library

National Library

Reimagining and redesigning a childrens’ green library in Singapore (2016)

Salamander

Salamander

Amphibious rolling robot for search-and-rescue and marine biology surveys (2015)

Ho Chi Minh Community Design

Ho Chi Minh Community Design

Co-designing community space with residents, students and faculty in Vietnam (2015)

Compression Sportswear

Compression Sportswear

Designing modular sportswear to enhance runners’ performance and blood circulation (2014)

Low-Cost 3D Printers

Low-Cost 3D Printers

Designing reliable and low-cost 3D printers for personal fabrication (2013)

Saber

Saber

Constructing a personal duel-worthy ’lightsaber’ for fun and fitness

Filmmaking

Filmmaking

Collection of short films made by yours truly and co

Motorcycles

Motorcycles

Riding adventures, mods and fixes

Publications

I publish in premier venues in Human-Computer Interactions, including CHI, IMWUT (Ubicomp) and CSCW.
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