Human-Centered AI Lab - HCAI

Human-Centered AI Lab - HCAI

   


About Us

Our Mission

Designing and evaluating AI systems with and for people, focusing on aligning technology with human needs and values

 

 

Situated at the intersection of AI and HCI, we focus on methodologies prioritising the human perspective, ensuring that AI technologies serve as responsive and responsible extensions of human intent and values. We aim to establish guidelines and methods for designing with and for AI-powered systems that align with human needs and values.

 


Latest Publications

Latest Publications

From ChatGPT to Custom GPTs: Scaffolding Conceptual Learning in Adult Education (2025)
Z Masalaci, S Shalawadi, E Papachristos
Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia


The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Accessibility: Student Perspective (2025)
Y Inal, E Papachristos
IFIP Conference on Human-Computer Interaction


Mind the Kayak! Informing UX Design of Autonomous Vehicles through Edge Case Testing in the Field (2025)
OA Alsos, M Saghafian, E Veitch, TA Sitompul, F Petermann, E Papachristos
Proceedings of the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

 

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News

News

NTNU EUreka Prize for Generative AI Feedback Innovation
8 Jan 2026

NTNU Social Security TSO Seminar: Drones as Threat or Opportunity

Vedran Simic presented his work on drones and societal security at an NTNU Social Security TSO professional seminar in Trondheim. The seminar explored how drone technology and digitalisation affect critical infrastructure and societal robustness amid rapid innovation and geopolitical challenges.
NTNU EUreka Prize for Generative AI Feedback Innovation
7 Nov 2025

Award: NTNU EUreka Prize for Generative AI Feedback Innovation

Andreas Christiansen, Christopher Ngo, and Ola Nikolai Skjeret won the EUreka Prize for Best Bachelor Thesis at NTNU for "Using Generative AI to Optimise Feedback Systems in Student-Dense Programming Courses."
NTNU NYHETER

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Student Projects

Student Projects

AI-Personalized Artefact Descriptions for Museum Engagement
17 Jun 2025

AI-Personalized Artefact Descriptions for Museum Engagement

Harun Hurtic presented his Master's thesis on how large language models enhance museum visitor engagement via personalized artefact descriptions conducted in Maihaugen Museum.
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LLMs and Conceptual Learning in Higher Education
22 Jan 2025

LLMs and Conceptual Learning in Higher Education

Zeynep Sevgim Masalaci presented her Master's thesis on how LLM-based conversational tools support conceptual learning in higher education.
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Exploring GPTs for Public Speaking Anxiety
22 Jan 2025

Exploring GPTs for Public Speaking Anxiety

Niu Yuya presented her Master's thesis on using GPT technologies for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targeting public speaking anxiety.
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