Amber Hsiao-Yang Chou

Hi! I am Amber Chou (she/her). I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington, Seattle (UW ECE), researching human-machine interaction.

I am on academic job market and seeking opportunities for postdoctoral and faculty positions!

My research interest lies in the intersection of human-robot/computer interaction and neuroengineering -- I am interested in integrating wearable sensing, including peripheral neural signals, eye movements, haptics, and gestures, to understand complex human behaviors. I leverage control theory, data-driven algorithms, and insights from experiments to design personalized multimodal interfaces for device-assisted rehabilitation. I am advised by Dr. Sam Burden. Here is a 1-page research statement if you are interested in learning more about my work!

My publishing name is Amber H.Y. Chou. I'm on Google Scholar and ORCID.

Prior to UW, I received my B.S. and M.S. in Biological Systems Engineering from the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) in 2018 and 2020, respectively. You can find my Master's research project here.

My name in Mandarin is 周筱陽 (Ch-oh Hsiao Yang). I was born and raised in Miaoli and Taichung, Taiwan. I enjoy travelling, hiking, skiing, and spending time with my two cats!