Dr Yingying Zhao

Lecturer

Computer and Information Sciences

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Personal statement

I joined the University of Strathclyde in 2024, and I'm currently a Lecturer in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS). My research lies at the intersection of human-centred AI, human-computer interaction (HCI), and machine learning. I investigate how cognitive, affective, and behavioural states shape human-AI interaction. By leveraging multimodal sensing and longitudinal data to model behavioural and health trajectories, I develop interpretable, causally informed AI and human-in-the-loop decision-support systems. My current research integrates intention analysis with large language models (LLMs) to create intelligent interactive systems for education, wellbeing, and healthcare. 

I am currently seeking highly motivated PhD students. Please feel free to contact me for more information.

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Publications

Unveiling causal attention in dogs' eyes with smart eyewear
Zhao Yingying, Li Ning, Pan Wentao, Wang Yujiang, Dong Mingzhi, Ding Xianghua (Sharon), Lv Qin, Dick Robert P, Li Dongsheng, Yang Fan, Lu Tun, Gu Ning, Shang Li
Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies Vol 6 (2023)
https://doi.org/10.1145/3569490
Do smart glasses dream of sentimental visions? Deep emotionship analysis for eyewear devices
Zhao Yingying, Chang Yuhu, Lu Yutian, Wang Yujiang, Dong Mingzhi, Lv Qin, Dick Robert, Lu Tun, Gu Ning, Shang Li
Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies Vol 6 (2022)
https://doi.org/10.1145/3517250
ActiveEye : enabling continuous and responsive video understanding for smart eyewear systems
Xu Zhenyu, Lu Tianlin, Zhao Yingying, Wang Yujiang, Dong Mingzhi, Chang Yuhu, Lv Qin, Dick Robert P, Yang Fan, Lu Tun, Gu Ning, Shang Li
Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies Vol 9 (2025)
https://doi.org/10.1145/3770641
Detecting Reading State of a User Based on Visual Attention Information and Semantic Features of Text
Shang Li, Lv Qin, Chang Yuhu, Zhao Yingying, Dick Robert
(2024)
Identifying Causal Attention of Subject Based on Gaze and Visual Content Analysis
Lv Qin, Zhao Yingying, Chang Yuhu, Shang Li, Dick Robert
(2024)
Can large language models be good companions? An LLM-based eyewear system with conversational common ground
Xu Zhenyu, Xu Hailin, Lu Zhouyang, Zhao Yingying, Zhu Rui, Wang Yujiang, Dong Mingzhi, Chang Yuhu, Lv Qin, Dick Robert, Yang Fan, Lu Tun, Gu Ning, Shang Li
Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies Vol 8, pp. 1-41 (2024)
https://doi.org/10.1145/3659600

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Professional Activities

The Fifth workshop on Multiple Input Modalities and Sensations for VR/AR Interactions (Event)
Advisor
12/10/2025
Seventh UK Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Systems Research Symposium
Participant
7/7/2025
CASES: A Cognition-Aware Smart Eyewear System for Understanding Reading
Speaker
7/7/2025
The Fourth Workshop on Multiple Input Modalities and Sensations for VR/AR Interactions (Event)
Peer reviewer
6/10/2024
The Third Workshop on Multiple Input Modalities and Sensations for VR/AR Interactions (MIMSVAI 2023)
Speaker
9/10/2023
Unveiling Causal Attention in Dogs' Eyes with Smart Eyewear
Speaker
8/10/2023

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Projects

AI for reading improvement: measuring learning outcomes with Spark Education AI
Zhao, Yingying (Principal Investigator) Abel, Andrew (Co-investigator)
06-Jan-2026 - 22-Jan-2026
AI-based translation of dog behaviour, emotion, and intention
Abel, Andrew (Principal Investigator) Zhao, Yingying (Co-investigator)
A feasibility study into the use of AI to analyse dog behaviour. Funded by Scottish Funding Council.
20-Jan-2025 - 19-Jan-2025
Human-in-the-loop to improve AI explainability, reliability and safety
Liu, Bin (Principal Investigator) Zhao, Yingying (Co-investigator)
01-Jan-2025 - 28-Jan-2026
Faculty of Science Starter Grant
Zhao, Yingying (Principal Investigator)
14-Jan-2025 - 13-Jan-2028
Data-driven fault detection and diagnosis for photovoltaic array and panels
Zhao, Yingying (Principal Investigator)
31-Jan-2022 - 30-Jan-2025

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Dr Yingying Zhao
Lecturer
Computer and Information Sciences

Email: yingying.zhao@strath.ac.uk
Tel: Unlisted