Two Paragraphs About Me
Since the Fall of 2005, I have been pursuing my PhD in Information and Computer Sciences at UC Irvine, where I am advised by Gillian Hayes. My dissertation topic will be on people's perceptions and attitudes of tracking and recording technologies in everyday life. In general, my research interests are in Ubiquitous Computing (Ubicomp) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). I enjoy building new applications and systems; my curiosity also drives me to study how people interact and use these and other technical systems.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Cogntive Science and another in Computer Science from UC San Diego. I received a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan. Other notable pieces of paper include a class one paragliding license, a certification for open water diving, and a certificate of completion of "Sailing: For the Fun of It."
Recent Publications
Nguyen, D. H., & Hayes, G. R. (2009). Information Privacy in Institutional and End-User Tracking and Recording Technologies. Personal and Ubiquitous Computing. [doi]
Shih, P. C., Nguyen, D. H., Hirano, S., Redmiles, D. F., & Hayes, G. R. (2009). GroupMind: Supporting Brainstorming through a Collaborative Mind-mapping Tool. Paper presented at the International ACM Conference on Supporting Group Work (GROUP 2009). [doi]
Marcu, G., Nguyen, D.H., & Hayes, G.R. (2009). Use of a Wearable Recording Device in Therapeutic Interventions for Children with Autism. Presented at the 8th Annual International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR 2009).
Yeganyan, M., Hirano, S., Nguyen, D.H., & Hayes, G.R. (2009). Interactive and Collaborative Classroom Visual Schedules. Presented at the 8th Annual International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR 2009).
Nguyen, D. H., Kobsa, A., & Hayes, G. R. (2008). An Empirical Investigation of Concerns of Everyday Tracking and Recording Technologies. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing (UbiComp 2008). [doi]