Kyoto University
Assistant Professor
School of Informatics
I am interested in AI for human mental well-being, especially social well-being. Specifically, I am interested in the following questions: How does AI affect humans' mental well-being and their social connections with others? How can AI be designed and governed to better support human mental well-being and social engagement?
Kyoto University
Assistant Professor
School of Informatics
National University of Singapore
Research Fellow
School of Computing
Mentor: Yi-Chieh Lee
National University of Singapore
PhD in Communications and New Media
Advisors: Renwen Zhang, Alex Mitchell
Committee: Weiyu Zhang, Hichang Cho
Dissertation: Digital Wellbeing in Gaming: an Examination Through Technological and Contextual Lenses
Boston University
MSc in Marketing Communication Research
Sun Yat-sen University
BA in Internet and New Media
Shared Similarity Between Humans and Chatbots: Exploring Human Willingness to Seek Social Support From Chatbots
Zicheng Zhu, Tianqi Song, Jefferson Lim, Chi-Lan Yang, Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
ASIDE: From Conflict Participants to Co-Observers Through Dyadic Spectator Reflection
Xinyi Zhang, Jingting He, Zicheng Zhu*, and Yuxin Su
Proceedings of the ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology
Alleviating Linguistic and Interactional Anxiety of Non-Native Speakers in Multilingual Communication
Peinuan Qin, Justin Peng, Zhengtao Xu, Jiting Cheng, Zicheng Zhu, Naomi Yamashita, Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
Designing with Tensions: Older Adults' Emotional Support-Seeking Under System-Level Constraints in Conversational AI
Mengqi Shi, Tianqi Song, Zicheng Zhu, Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of Designing Interactive Systems
ChatLearn: Leveraging Non-Native Speaker Communication Challenges as Language Learning Opportunities
Peinuan Qin, Yugin Tan, Jingzhu Chen, Nattapat Boonprakong, Zicheng Zhu, Naomi Yamashita, Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
AI-exhibited Personality Traits Can Shape Human Self-concept through Conversations
Jingshu Li, Tianqi Song, Nattapat Boonprakong, Zicheng Zhu, Yitian Yang, and Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
The Benefits of Prosociality towards AI Agents: Examining the Effects of Helping AI Agents on Human Well-Being
Zicheng Zhu, Yugin Tan, Naomi Yamashita, Yi-Chieh Lee, and Renwen Zhang
Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Mining Evidence about Your Symptoms: Mitigating Availability Bias in Online Self-Diagnosis
Junti Zhang, Zicheng Zhu, Jingshu Li, and Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Multi-Agents are Social Groups: Investigating Social Influence of Multiple Agents in Human-Agent Interactions
Tianqi Song, Yugin Tan, Zicheng Zhu, Yibin Feng, and Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
Exploring the Effects of Chatbot Anthropomorphism and Human Empathy on Human Prosocial Behavior Toward Chatbots
Jingshu Li, Zicheng Zhu, Renwen Zhang, and Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
AI-Based Speaking Assistant: Supporting Non-Native Speakers’ Speaking in Real-Time Multilingual Communication
Peinuan Qin, Zicheng Zhu, Naomi Yamashita, Yitian Yang, Keita Suga, and Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
Contextual Influences and Agency to Transform Context in Excessive Gaming: A Social-Ecological Perspective
Zicheng Zhu, Renwen Zhang, and Alex Mitchell
Telematics and Informatics
Understanding Problematic Gaming Through Self-Determined vs. Non Self-Determined Motivation: Two Mediating Pathways of Harmonious and Obsessive Passion
Wenjing Pan, Jikai Sun, Zicheng Zhu, Renwen Zhang, and Xiaoning Han
Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
Examining the Persuasive Effects of Health Communication in Short Videos: Systematic Review
Zicheng Zhu, Shiyu Liu, and Renwen Zhang
Journal of Medical Internet Research
Toxicity and Prosocial Behaviors in Massively Multiplayer Online Games: The Role of Mutual Dependence, Power, and Passion
Zicheng Zhu, Renwen Zhang, and Yuren Qin
Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication
Developing Intentional Relationships With Technologies: An Exploratory Study of Players’ Experiences With Built-in Interventions in Games
Zicheng Zhu, Alex Mitchell, and Renwen Zhang
Proceedings of Designing Interactive Systems
When Humans Don't Feel Like an Option: Contextual Factors That Shape When Older Adults Turn to Conversational AI for Emotional Support
Mengqi Shi, Tianqi Song, Zicheng Zhu, and Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of the CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
InterPilot: Exploring the Design Space of AI-assisted Job Interview Support for HR Professionals
Zhengtao Xu, Zimo Xia, Zicheng Zhu, Nattapat Boonprakong, Yu-An Chen, Rabih Zbib, Mr. Casimiro Pio Carrino, Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of the CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
ConvScale: Conversational Interviews for Scale-Aligned Measurement
Peinuan Qin, Jingzhu Chen, Yitian Yang, Han Meng, Zicheng Zhu, Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of the CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
"Clumsiness is Love Itself": How Long-Distance Couples Experience, Envision, and Resist AI in Intimate Relationships
Xinyi Zhang, Zicheng Zhu*, Yuxin Su
Proceedings of the CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Greater than the Sum of its Parts: Exploring Social Influence of Multi-Agents
Tianqi Song, Yugin Tan, Zicheng Zhu, Yibin Feng, and Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of the CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
AI Literacy Education for Older Adults: Motivations, Challenges and Preferences
Eugene Tang KangJie, Tianqi Song, Zicheng Zhu, Jingshu Li, and Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of the CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Humans Help Conversational AI: Exploring the Impact of Perceived AI Deservingness on People’s Decisions to Help and Their Perceptions on AI Seeking Help
Yu-An Chen, Zicheng Zhu, and Yi-Chieh Lee
Proceedings of the CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Developing Intentional Relationships with Technologies: Exploring Players’ Tension between Play and Non-play and Designing Built-in Interventions to Contribute to Digital Well-Being
Zicheng Zhu
Proceedings of the CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Multi-Agents are Social Groups: Investigating Social Influence of Multiple Agents in Human-Agent Interactions
Tianqi Song, Yugin Tan, Zicheng Zhu, Yibin Feng, and Yi-Chieh Lee
The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Workshop
The More, The Stronger? Investigating How Multi-Agent AI Shapes Human Opinions
Tianqi Song, Yugin Tan, Zicheng Zhu, Maojia Song, Feng Yibin, and Yi-Chieh Lee
International Conference on Learning Representations Workshop
Multi-Agents are Social Groups: Investigating Social Influence of Multiple Agents in Human-Agent Interactions
Tianqi Song, Yugin Tan, Zicheng Zhu, Yibin Feng, and Yi-Chieh Lee
International Communication Association Conference
Exploring the Effects of Chatbot Anthropomorphism and Human Empathy on Human Prosocial Behavior Toward Chatbots
Jingshu Li, Zicheng Zhu, Renwen Zhang, and Yi-Chieh Lee
International Communication Association Conference
When Will I Stop My In-Progress Game? Understanding the Role of Game Accomplishment, Multiple-Goal Pursuits, and Strain in Gameplay Disengagement
Zicheng Zhu, Renwen Zhang, Mitchell Alex, and Zhuo Chen
International Communication Association Pre-Conference
Persuasive Effects of Health Messages in Short Videos: A Systematic Review of Literature
Zicheng Zhu, Shiyu Liu, and Renwen Zhang
International Communication Association Conference
Combating Contextual Problematic Gaming Through Context Transformation
Zicheng Zhu, Renwen Zhang, and Alex Mitchell
International Communication Association Conference
Prosocial and Toxic Behaviors in Massively Multiplayer Online Games: The Role of Perceived Interdependence and Passion
Zicheng Zhu, Renwen Zhang, and Yuren Qin
International Communication Association Conference
Best Paper Honorable Mention Award (ACM CHI, top 5%)
Oral (AAAI Workshop)
Best Paper Award (ACM CHI, top 1%)
Methods Recognitions (CSCW)
Spotlight (ICLR HAIC Workshop)
Top Paper Award (ICA)
Graduate Students' Teaching Award (Honour Roll)
Graduate Students' Teaching Award
Graduate Students' Teaching Award
International Association of Cultural and Creative Industry Research Funding ($10,000)
Graduate Research Support Scheme (S$3,000)
Summer Institute in Computational Social Science (S$2,000)
Graduate Teaching Fellowship
Boston University Scholarship ($15,000)
School of Communication and Design Elite Development Scholarship
School of Communication and Design Scholarship
University of Technology Sydney Cheung Kong Scholarship (A$5,000)
NM2103: Quantitative Research Methods
Department of Communications and New Media, National University of Singapore
NM3217: Principles of Communication Design
Department of Communications and New Media, National University of Singapore
NM3234: Leadership, Organisations and New Media
Department of Communications and New Media, National University of Singapore
Conference Chair
International Conference on Human-Engaged Computing (ICHEC)
NUS-Google Workshop: Future of CS Education and Curriculum in the AI Era
Conference Committee
2027 The ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI)
2026 The ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference (DIS)
2024 The ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
Conference Reviewer
ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI)
The ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST)
The ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR)
ACM SIGCHI Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play (CHI PLAY)
International Communication Association Conference
Journal Reviewer
New Media & Society
ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction (TOCHI)
Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
International Journal of Health Communication
Mobile Media & Communication
Summer Institute in Computational Social Science in Singapore
Organizer
Graduate Student Representative
Department of Communications and New Media, National University of Singapore
Global Forum of Computational Social Science
Organizer
Books Week of Department of Communications and New Media
Organizer
Communications and New Media Graduate Student Conference
Organizer
Centre for Trusted Internet and Community, National University of Singapore
Research Assistant
Project: Digital Well-being Indicator Framework
PI: Dr. Audrey Yue
NetEase Games
Management Trainee
Pulitzer Center
Translator
Hunan Broadcasting System
Director
Shenzhen Evening News
Journalist
Zimo Xia
Centre for Data Science and Machine Learning, National University of Singapore
The Influence of AI Clone on Its Owner
Paper submitted to CHI 2026
Ann Chen
Yale-NUS College
The Influence of Humans Providing Help to AI
Paper submitted to International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
Yuanxin Ma
School of Computing, National University of Singapore
The Influence of AI Representative on the Social Perception of Its Owner
Mentored undergraduate thesis
Jefferson Lim
School of Computing, National University of Singapore
The Influence of Similarity on Help Seeking from Chatbots
Paper accepted to CSCW 2026
Charles Loy
Yale-NUS College
The Influence of AI Gender on Decision Making
Mentored undergraduate thesis
Languages: JavaScript, C#, Python, R
Dr. Yi-Chieh Lee, Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science
National University of Singapore
yclee@nus.edu.sg
Dr. Renwen Zhang, Assistant Professor
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Nanyang Technological University
renwen.zhang@ntu.edu.sg
Dr. Alex Mitchell, Associate Professor
Department of Communications and New Media
National University of Singapore
alexm@nus.edu.sg
Dr. Naomi Yamashita, Professor
Graduate School of Informatics
Kyoto University
naomiy@acm.org
Dr. Chi-Lan Yang, Associate Professor
Institute of Library, Information and Media Science
University of Tsukuba
chilanyang@slis.tsukuba.ac.jp