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· ​Undergraduate Research

Publications - 2021

GemiN' I: Seamless Skin Interfaces Aiding Communication through Unconscious Behaviors

Shuyi Sun, Neha Deshmukh, Xin Chen, Hao-Chuan Wang, and Katia Vega. GemiN' I: Seamless Skin Interfaces Aiding Communication through Unconscious Behaviors. To appear in Proceedings of the 2021 ACM Augmented Humans International Conference (AHs 2021)

Publications - 2020

Introducing the Sustainable Prototyping Life Cycle for Digital Fabrication to Designers

Eldy S. Lazaro Vasquez , Hao-Chuan Wang, and Katia Vega. 2020. Introducing the Sustainable Prototyping Life Cycle for Digital Fabrication to Designers. To appear in Proceedings of the 2020 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference (DIS 2020)

Towards Environmental Sustainability in Digital Fabrication Classes: DIY Prototyping with Biomaterials

Eldy S. Lazaro Vasquez and Katia Vega. Towards Environmental Sustainability in Digital Fabrication Classes: DIY Prototyping with Biomaterials- for the 2nd Annual ACM SIGCHI Symposium on HCI Education (EduCHI 2020). 

The Environmental Impact of Physical Prototyping: a Five-Year CHI Review

Eldy S. Lazaro Vasquez , Hao-Chuan Wang, and Katia Vega. The Environmental Impact of Physical Prototyping: a Five-Year CHI Review- for the CHI 2020 Workshop on self-powered sustainable interfaces and interactions (SelfSustainableCHI 2020).

Publications - 2019

From plastic to biomaterials: prototyping DIY electronics with mycelium

Vasquez, Eldy S. Lazaro, and Katia Vega. "From plastic to biomaterials: prototyping DIY electronics with mycelium." In Adjunct Proceedings of the 2019 ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing and Proceedings of the 2019 ACM International Symposium on Wearable Computers, pp. 308-311. 2019.

Myco-accessories: sustainable wearables with biodegradable materials

Vasquez, Eldy S. Lazaro, and Katia Vega. "Myco-accessories: sustainable wearables with biodegradable materials." In Proceedings of the 23rd International Symposium on Wearable Computers, pp. 306-311. 2019

Dermal Tattoo Biosensors for Colorimetric Metabolite Detection​

Yetisen, Ali K., Rosalia Moreddu, Sarah Seifi, Nan Jiang, Katia Vega, Xingchen Dong, Jie Dong et al. "Dermal Tattoo Biosensors for Colorimetric Metabolite Detection." Angewandte Chemie 131, no. 31 (2019): 10616-10623.

Redefining Audience Role in Live Performances

Vasconcelos, Victor, Mauro Amazonas, Thais Castro, Rosiane Rodrigues, Hugo Fuks, Katia Vega, and Bruno Gadelha. "Redefining Audience Role in Live Performances." In International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, pp. 358-377. Springer, Cham, 2019.

Ethnicity in Artificial Intelligence

Laurenzo, Tom, and Katia Vega. "Ethnicity in Artificial Intelligence." (2019)

DOOR: Ethnicity in artificial intelligence

Laurenzo, Tomas, and Katia Vega. "DOOR: Ethnicity in artificial intelligence." In Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction, pp. 535-540. 2019.

Landscape-freestyle: restyling site plans for landscape architecture with machine learning

Zheng, Qiaoyu, and Katia Vega. "Landscape-freestyle: restyling site plans for landscape architecture with machine learning." In Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces: Companion, pp. 101-102. 2019.

Publications - 2018

Eunoia: Dynamically Control Thermochromic Displays for Animating Patterns on Fabrics

Song, Manlin, Chenyu Jia, and Katia Vega. "Eunoia: Dynamically Control Thermochromic Displays for Animating Patterns on Fabrics." In Proceedings of the 2018 ACM International Joint Conference and 2018 International Symposium on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing and Wearable Computers, pp. 255-258. 2018.

The Dermal Abyss: Color-Changing Tattoos for Medical Diagnostics

Vega, Katia, Nan Jiang, Xin Liu, Viirj Kan, Nick Barry, Pattie Maes, Ali K. Yetisan, and Joe Paradiso. "The Dermal Abyss: Color-Changing Tattoos for Medical Diagnostics." GetMobile: Mobile Computing and Communications 22, no. 2 (2018): 38-42.

Scentery: a calming multisensory environment by mixing virtual reality, sound, and scent

Luo, Elle, and Katia Vega. "Scentery: a calming multisensory environment by mixing virtual reality, sound, and scent." In Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services Adjunct, pp. 158-165. 2018.​

HeartMe: Thermochromic Display as An Expression of Heart Health

Song, Manlin, and Katia Vega. "HeartMe: Thermochromic Display as An Expression of Heart Health." In Proceedings of the 2018 ACM Conference Companion Publication on Designing Interactive Systems, pp. 311-314. 2018.

IntiWear: acrylic glass as a solar energy concentrator for wearables

Vega, Katia, Julian Noel, Sthy Flores, and Eunice Villicana. "IntiWear acrylic glass as a solar energy concentrator for wearables." Journal of Textile Engineering & Fashion Technology 4, no. 4 (2018).

Researches - 2020

The Potential of Interactions Through Temporary Biosensing Pigments

Designer: Yasameen Farahvash
​Sponsor: Katia Canepa Vega, Ph.D.
​​Winter 2020

Interacting with a Cat to Intertwine Virtual Reality and Physical Objects​

Designer: Sonia Puertas Acosta
​Sponsor: Katia Canepa Vega, Ph.D.
​Winter 2020