Hi! My name is Xiaoying (Katelyn) Mei.

I am currently a third-year PhD student in Information Science at the University of Washingtion. I'm fortunate to be advised by Lucy Lu Wang and Katharina Reinecke.

Before my PhD, I spent four amazing years at Middlebury College from which I obtained my Bachelor's of Art in Psychology and Mathematics. Meanwhile, I learned to explore and appreciate the perspectives from a variety of disciplines including philosophy, anthropology, and architecture design.

My research interests derive from the intersection of psychology, humanties, and Human-AI interaction. My research examines how individuals engage with AI systems differently and what can (cannot) facilitate effective Human-AI collaboration.

Outside research, I enjoy running, playing volleyball, and finding new cooking recipes.