Zach (Xizhe) Hao
University of Washington · MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
I am a graduate student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington, advised by Prof. Shwetak Patel. I am also fortunate to work with Prof. Vikram Iyer and Prof. Jon E. Froehlich. My work at UW Ubicomp Lab focuses on wearable devices and embedded systems.
Prior to the University of Washington, I earned my B.Eng. in Automation from Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China, where I graduated with distinction.
My research interests lie in developing intelligent end-to-end systems that integrate seamlessly into everyday life, with an emphasis on Human-Computer Interaction, wearable computing, and embedded systems design. I am particularly interested in creating novel sensing techniques and interaction methods that enhance human capabilities.
🎓 Seeking PhD Opportunities: I am actively seeking PhD positions starting Fall 2026 in Wearable Computing, Ubiquitous Computing, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Human-AI Collaboration. If you think I would be a good fit for your lab, please feel free to reach out!
Fun Facts: Beyond research, I enjoy cooking, hiking trails, cycling, and playing badminton. Learn more about my hobbies →
Feel free to reach out to me at xhao6 [at] uw [dot] edu!
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| Aug 01, 2025 | Started working on AR Runner and GlanceAR projects at the Makeability Lab! Exploring spatial audio and AR for accessibility.  |
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| May 01, 2025 | Excited to join the Iyer Lab as a Graduate Research Assistant! |
| Dec 01, 2024 | Joined the Ubicomp Lab to work on wearable computing research with Dr. Shwetak Patel. 📟 |
| Sep 15, 2024 | Started my Master’s program in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington! Go Huskies!  |
| Jun 15, 2024 | Graduated with Distinction from SUSTech and received the Distinguished Graduation Project Award (2nd place)!  |