Jesse is a designer who has an interest in tangible interfaces, mixed reality, and multimodal interaction. Currently, he is pursuing his studies in Computer Science as a pre-doctoral student at the University of Chicago. Under the guidance of Dr. Ken Nakagaki, Jesse is exploring the field of tangible and actuated interactions at AxLab.

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Before joining AxLab, Jesse got his Master's in Design from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Institue of Design(ID) and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Renmin University of China. At ID, Dr. Anijo Mathew and Prof. Zach Pino mentored him, enhancing his skills in human-centered design.

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His research primarily explores enhancing the interaction between physical objects and digital information, aiming to create a smooth transition between the virtual and real worlds.