Profile CV (Sep 2025)
Manami is a PhD student in the Department of Computer Science at University of California, Davis, starting in September 2024. Advised by 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.
- AI-mediated Communication
- Human Centered AI
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
Publication
UbiLearn: Supporting English-as-a-Foreign-Language Learners in Reflecting on Conversations Using a Smartwatch
Riku Arakawa, Manami Nakagawa, Hiromu Yakura
ACM MobileHCI 2025 DOI Japanese Blog
Projects
Displaying information on paintings with a pointing motion to lower the hurdle for information recognition.
An application that allows users to engage in mock interviews with avatars, with customizable scenarios including social pressure levels
Demo App (no longer managed) Product Hunt
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)
An application designed to streamline communication within educational settings
ProjectExperience
HCI Research Intern Oct 2025 - Present
HCI Research Intern Jun - Sep 2025
Visiting Researcher Jun - Aug 2024
HCI Research Intern Apr - Sep 2023
Student Training in Engineering Program May - Jun 2023
Software Engineering Intern Blog Aug - Sep 2022
Software Engineering Intern Jun - Sep 2022
Team Project in Collaboration with Industry (University Unit) Oct 2021 - June 2022
Education
PhD Computer Science Sep 2024 - Present
BSc Computer Science Sep 2020 - Jul 2024
Talk & Blog
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Around Humans and Computers (Japanese) PIS Lab Seminar Nov 2025
Host: PIS Laboratory at University of Tsukuba, Prof. Shikano
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3 waves of HCI (Japanese) note Dec 2023
Host: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Advent Calendar 2023
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AIST Creative HCI Seminar #4 Archive Jun 2023
Host: Dr. Jun Kato
Awards & Achievements
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Best user interview award at a Hackathon(100Program) Mar 2023
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Best Prize at 1week Hackathon(Build@Mercari2022) May 2022
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Natural Language Programming Open Course– Matsuo Lab, The University of Tokyo Mar 2021
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GCI 2020 Summer Open Course – Matsuo Lab, The University of Tokyo May - Aug 2020
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The Physical Society of Japan Jr Mar 2018
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ELCAS – Kyoto University Oct - Jan 2018
Other Experiences
Alumni Mentor Aug 2023 -
TA Nov 2022 - Aug 2023
Coding Mentor Mar - May 2022
Part-time Programming Teacher Apr - May 2021