Regular biography
Dr. Samantha Chan is an Assistant Professor in the College of Computing and Data Science at Nanyang Technological University, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science. Her research focuses on the intersection of Human-Computer Interactions (HCI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), where she develops and studies digital, wearable, and AI interfaces to support human cognitive abilities and cognition. Dr. Chan's work explores how technology can enhance human capabilities through intuitive and effective interaction design. She is reachable via email at samantha.chan@ntu.edu.sg and her profile can be found at https://dr.ntu.edu.sg/entities/person/Samantha-Chan.
Scholar-generated biography
Samantha Chan is an Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University and affiliated with the MIT Media Lab. Her research focuses on Human Computer Interaction, AI, Assistive Augmentation, Cognitive Science, and Digital Health. Chan's work explores how AI and human behaviors influence psychosocial effects of chatbot use, emotional well-being, and memory augmentation through large language models. She investigates the impact of AI on memory formation, emotional states, and cognitive load, with applications in digital health and assistive technologies for older adults. Her research also examines the ethical implications of AI in memory and emotional well-being, emphasizing the design of user-centered AI systems.