Manami Nakagawa

Profile CV (Sep 2024)

Manami is a PhD student in the Department of Computer Science at University of California, Davis, starting in September 2024. Under the guidance of Prof. Hao-Chuan Wang, her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Prior to joining UC Davis, she completed Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of Bristol.

Please feel free to contact her for any collaborations.

Interests:
  • AI-mediated Communication
  • Human Centered AI
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)

Projects

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Pointfo Mar-Apr 2024

Displaying information on paintings with a pointing motion to lower the hurdle for information recognition.

Vinterview Project Image
Vinterview Mar-Sep 2023

An application that allows users to engage in mock interviews with avatars, with customizable scenarios including pressure levels

Demo   App (no longer managed)   Product Hunt
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AI checker May 2022

A feature that quantifies the condition of damages on products listed on a flea market app, providing an objective indicator for buyers

Presentation Slide   Github (Demo in README)
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MITOU Jr May - Oct 2017

An application designed to streamline communication within educational settings

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Publication

Experience

OMRON SINIC X, Inc.
Visiting Researcher
Jun - Sep 2024
The University of Tokyo
Visiting Researcher
Jun - Aug 2024
OMRON SINIC X, Inc.
Research Intern
Apr - Sep 2023
Google STEP
Student Training in Engineering Program
May - Jun 2023
Souzoh, Inc., Mercari group
Software Engineering Intern   Blog
Aug - Sep 2022
Matsuo Institute, Inc., Matsuo Lab, The University of Tokyo
Software Engineering Intern
Jun - Sep 2022
Planning Inspectorate, Wales government, UK
Team Project in Collaboration with Industry (University Unit)
Oct 2021 - June 2022

Education

University of California, Davis
PhD Computer Science
Sep 2024 - Present
University of Bristol
BSc Computer Science
Sep 2020 - Jul 2024

Talk

Awards & Achievements

Other Experiences

100 Program
Alumni Mentor
Aug 2023 -
The University of Tokyo’s Metaverse School of Engineering, Design x Engineering
TA
Nov 2022 - Aug 2023
Technovation Girls Japan
Coding Mentor
Mar - May 2022
Shinagawa Shouei High School
Part-time Programming Teacher
Apr - May 2021