Chang Xiao (肖昶)

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Boston University. Previously, I was a Research Scientist at Adobe Research. I received my Ph.D. in Computer Science from Columbia University and B.S. from Zhejiang University.

My research asks how people can effectively steer and collaborate with increasingly capable AI systems. I develop human-centered interaction techniques that help people express complex intent, shape AI behavior, and assess whether system outcomes align with their goals. Drawing on human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, visual computing, and AR/VR, I create interfaces that connect human intention, computational capabilities, and the physical world.

My research outcomes have had various impacts beyond academia. At Adobe, I have presented my research twice during Adobe’s annual event, Summit Sneaks (2022, 2024). These features have also been integrated into Adobe’s product. My past work has received more than 50 media interviews and coverages, including by CNN, Adweek, CACM, and IEEE Spectrum. I also hold 10+ US patents.

In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis🎾, skiing⛷️/snowboarding🏂, surfing🏄‍♂️, and cooking🥘.

Warning: There is currently a spam email claiming that I am recruiting students for a research project. It is not from me. Note: I don’t have research assistant opening at this moment.