Zach (Xizhe) Hao

I am a graduate student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington, advised by Prof. Shwetak Patel. I am also fortunate to work with Prof. Vikram Iyer and Prof. Jon E. Froehlich. My work at UW Ubicomp Lab focuses on wearable devices and embedded systems.

Prior to the University of Washington, I earned my B.Eng. in Automation from Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China, where I graduated with distinction.

My research interests lie in developing intelligent end-to-end systems that integrate seamlessly into everyday life, with an emphasis on Human-Computer Interaction, wearable computing, and embedded systems design. I am particularly interested in creating novel sensing techniques and interaction methods that enhance human capabilities.

Fun Facts: Beyond research, I enjoy cooking, hiking trails, cycling, and playing badminton. Learn more about my hobbies →

Feel free to reach out to me at xhao6 [at] uw [dot] edu!