Dr. Xiaojuan Ma Receives the Best Paper and Honorable Mention Award at ACM CHI 2024 Conference

Dr. Xiaojuan Ma, Associate Head of Department (Research & Knowledge Transfer) of the Department of CSE, has achieved remarkable recognition at the ACM CHI 2024 conference. Her outstanding contributions in two different areas of study have earned her the Best Paper Award and the Honorable Mention Award together with her co-authors, showcasing her expertise and dedication to advancing the field.

Best Paper Award

In the first instance, Dr. Ma received the Best Paper Award for her collaborative research on "Technology-Mediated Non-pharmacological Interventions for Dementia: Needs for and Challenges in Professional, Personalized and Multi-Stakeholder Collaborative Interventions." This groundbreaking paper addresses the vital role of technology in supporting Non-Pharmacological Interventions (NPI) for People with Dementia (PwD). By exploring the potential benefits of integrating technology into ongoing intervention practices, Dr. Ma joined a team of experts led by Prof. Yuling Sun and Prof. Xin Tong to emphasize the importance of personalized evaluation, planning, and collaborative execution involving multiple stakeholders. Their findings shed light on the limitations of existing technologies and propose implications for designing more effective and practical NPI intervention technologies.

More details: https://programs.sigchi.org/chi/2024/program/content/146988

Honourable Mention Award

Dr. Ma also received Honourable Mention award for her co-authored paper titled "Getting the Healthcare We Want: The Use of Online "It is hard to remove from my eye: Design Makeup Residue Visualization System for Chinese Traditional Opera (Xiqu) Performers." This study focuses on the skincare challenges faced by Chinese traditional opera performers due to the long-term use of heavy-metal-laden face paints. Through an online survey and interviews, Led by Mr. Zeyu Xiong, an MPhil student co-supervised by Prof. Mingming Fan and Dr. Ma, the research team discovered that incomplete removal of makeup, particularly eye makeup, was a primary cause of skin problems. To address this issue, they developed a prototype called EyeVis, which visualizes residual eye makeup and records the duration of makeup wear. The deployment study demonstrated the positive impact of EyeVis on performers, enhancing their awareness, confidence, and sense of security regarding skincare while contributing to the preservation of the intangible cultural heritage of Xiqu practitioners.

More details: https://programs.sigchi.org/chi/2024/program/content/146861

Congratulations to Dr. Xiaojuan Ma and her fellow co-authors for their outstanding achievements and valuable contributions to the field of Human-Computer Interaction.

About the ACM CHI Conference

The ACM CHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems serves as a global platform for researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to exchange cutting-edge work and insights in the field of Human-Computer Interaction. The conference fosters collaboration and the exploration of emerging developments and trends within the discipline.

Best Paper Award from the ACM CHI 2024 Conference

(From left) Dr. Xiaojuan MA (HKUST), Dr. Yuling Sun (East China Normal University), and Dr. Xin Tong (Duke Kunshan University) receiving the Best Paper Award from the ACM CHI 2024 Conference