Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Ruiz HCI Lab
Led by Jaime Ruiz · Computer and Information Science and Engineering
What we study
The Ruiz HCI Lab studies how people interact with technology and designs systems to improve user experiences. They use methods like experiments, surveys, and prototyping to create better interfaces and tools.
What working here is like
- Computational
- Coding required
- Projects
- 2
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
KARGAMobile
An Android app for real-time analysis of nanopore sequencing data to detect antimicrobial resistance genes.
CReLeRI
A DARPA-funded project on concept-centric learning and reasoning for AI systems.
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Recent papers, explained
- Comparison of Text-Based Inputs for Human-in-the-Loop Feedback in Vision-Language Models
2026 · ACM Transactions on Interactive Intelligent Systems
Compares four interactive input methods for human-in-the-loop feedback in vision-language models, assessing feedback quality and effort.
- Cognitive Workload Assessment in Procedural Tasks
2026 · Human Factors The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Examines how task anomalies and time pressure affect cognitive workload in procedural tasks, using subjective and objective measures.
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- Pilot of a Micro‐Randomized Factorial Trial of Self‐Monitoring Feedback in a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention
2026 · Obesity Science & Practice
Tests feasibility and acceptability of micro-randomized factorial trials for optimizing self-monitoring feedback in weight loss programs.
- MuCHEx: A Multimodal Conversational Debugging Tool for Interactive Visual Exploration of Hierarchical Object Classification
2025 · IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications
Creates a multimodal tool for debugging hierarchical object classification models using natural language and visual interaction.
- Adaptive vs Monthly Support for Weight-Loss Maintenance
2025 · JAMA Network Open
Tests whether adaptive vs monthly telephone support reduces weight regain in obesity treatment, using a randomized clinical trial.
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How to reach out
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