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PhD Student & HCI Researcher

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.

Human-AI CollaborationExplainable AIResponsible AICS EducationMixed-Initiative Systems

Research
Projects

My research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and developing innovative Human-Centered AI systems for educational technologies and research tools.

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.

Mixed-Initiative SystemsInformation VisualizationSensemaking & Knowledge WorkResponsible AI

Publications

Reflexis: Supporting Reflexivity and Rigor in Collaborative Qualitative Analysis through Design for Deliberation
Mixed-Initiative and Responsible AI in Qualitative Analysis

Reflexis: Supporting Reflexivity and Rigor in Collaborative Qualitative Analysis through Design for Deliberation

CHI 2026

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.

Research & Developer ToolsResponsible AIHuman-AI CollaborationSensemaking & Knowledge Work

Publications

From Toil to Thought: Designing for Strategic Exploration and Responsible AI in Systematic Literature Reviews
AI-Infused Systematic Literature Review Assistant

From Toil to Thought: Designing for Strategic Exploration and Responsible AI in Systematic Literature Reviews

IUI 2026

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.

CS EducationHuman-AI CollaborationGenerative AI & LLMs

Publications

Improving Student-AI Interaction Through Pedagogical Prompting: An Example in Computer Science Education
Improving Student-AI Interaction Through Pedagogical Prompting

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.

Human-AI CollaborationExplainable AIGenerative AI & LLMsResearch & Developer Tools

Design and Evaluation of New Programming Tools for Novices using AI Coding Assistants

Mentored by Majeed Kazemitabaar

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.

CS EducationHuman-AI CollaborationGenerative AI & LLMs

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.

CS EducationLearning Analytics

Publications

Latest News & Updates

Recent milestones, publications, and research activities.

First-authored Paper Accepted at CHI 2026

2026-01

My 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

2025-12

My 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

2025-10

Our work on LLM-enabled Hierarchical Academic Paper Reader has been accepted for publication.

First-authored Paper Accepted at COLM 2025 Workshop

2025-10

My 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

2025-06

My 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

2024-09

Joined the Dynamic Graphics Project Lab under the supervision of Prof. Michael Liut and Prof. Carolina Nobre.

Co-authored Paper Accepted at CHI 2024

2024-03

Our work on AI-assisted programming education has been accepted for publication.

Software Engineering Internship at Oracle

2024-06

Completed year-long full-stack software development internship.