
Harry Ye叶 润龙
I'm a 2nd year PhD student in Dynamic Graphics Project (DGP) Lab at the University of Toronto, advised by Prof. Michael Liut and Prof. Carolina Nobre. My research focuses on developing responsible and explainable AI systems for complex knowledge work.
I regularly publish in leading human-computer interaction conferences like CHI and IUI, and leading computing education conference like SIGCSE.
Research
Projects
Selected Projects
Research initiatives exploring the frontiers of HCI and AI
Mixed-Initiative and Responsible AI in Qualitative Analysis
We design systems that prioritize human agency during qualitative analysis. ScholarMate introduces a mixed-initiative spatial canvas for information sensemaking, while Reflexis operationalizes Design for Deliberation to support rigor in collaborative thematic analysis. Collectively, they illustrate a paradigm where AI scaffolds deep interpretation and reflexivity rather than automating them away.
Publications

Reflexis: Supporting Reflexivity and Rigor in Collaborative Qualitative Analysis through Design for Deliberation
Ye, R., Huang, O., Lee, P. Y. K., Liut, M., Nobre, C., Kong, H.
AI-Infused Systematic Literature Review Assistant
ARC is an open-source tool designed to streamline systematic literature reviews in computing research. Developed through user-centered design with 20 experienced researchers, it automates literature searches, data extraction, and reference tracking while maintaining transparency and reproducibility standards.
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From Toil to Thought: Designing for Strategic Exploration and Responsible AI in Systematic Literature Reviews
Ye, R., Sibia, N., Zavaleta Bernuy, A., Zhu, T., Nobre, C., Liut, M.
Improving Student-AI Interaction Through Pedagogical Prompting
We introduce pedagogical prompting: a theoretically-grounded approach to transform how students interact with AI. We built an interactive AI-system using scenario-based instruction to train this skill, enabling students to leverage LLMs for active learning.
Publications

Improving Student-AI Interaction Through Pedagogical Prompting: An Example in Computer Science Education
Xiao, R., Hou, X.*, Ye, R.*, Kazemitabaar, M.*, Diana, N., Liut, M., Stamper, J.
*contributed equally
Explainable and Trustworthy AI Coding Agent
Developing CopilotLens, a framework that transforms AI code generation from opaque suggestions into transparent, explainable interactions. By providing post-hoc summaries and on-demand explanations, we aim to foster more trustworthy human-AI collaboration in software development.
Publications

Beyond Autocomplete: Designing CopilotLens Towards Transparent and Explainable AI Coding Agents
Ye, R., Zhang, Z., Almazroua, B., Liut, M.
Design and Evaluation of New Programming Tools for Novices using AI Coding Assistants
CodeAid is an LLM-based AI programming assistant deployed in a university classroom of 700 students. Through analysis of 8,000 usages, student surveys, and educator feedback, we investigated how AI programming tools can balance educational value with practical support.
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Investigating the Impact of Online Homework Reminders Using Randomized A/B Comparison
OnTrack investigates how email reminders affect student learning behaviors through randomized A/B testing. Using multi-armed bandit algorithms, we optimize intervention strategies to support student engagement while measuring behavioral impacts on academic performance.
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Latest News & Updates
Recent milestones, publications, and research activities.
First-authored Paper Accepted at CHI 2026
2026-01My first-authored paper on Reflexis, a system that operationalizes positionality and provenance to support deep collaborative analysis, has been accepted for publication, see you in Barcelona!
First-authored Paper Accepted at IUI 2026
2025-12My first-authored paper on LLM-enabled Systematic Literature Review Assistant (ARC) has been accepted for publication, see you in Cyprus!
Co-authored Paper Accepted at VL/HCC 2025
2025-10Our work on LLM-enabled Hierarchical Academic Paper Reader has been accepted for publication.
First-authored Paper Accepted at COLM 2025 Workshop
2025-10My first-authored paper on Explainable Coding Agent, has been accepted to the XLLM-Reason-Plan workshop at COLM 2025.
First-authored Paper Accepted at CHIWORK 2025
2025-06My first-authored paper on a visual tool for qualitative knowledge work and information sensemaking has been accepted for publication.
Started PhD at University of Toronto
2024-09Joined the Dynamic Graphics Project Lab under the supervision of Prof. Michael Liut and Prof. Carolina Nobre.
Co-authored Paper Accepted at CHI 2024
2024-03Our work on AI-assisted programming education has been accepted for publication.
Software Engineering Internship at Oracle
2024-06Completed year-long full-stack software development internship.
