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Minh Nguyen Visits the Human-AI Interaction Group through Research Explorer Ruhr

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HAII hosts Minh Nguyen during the Research Explorer Ruhr Program

From 21 June to 4 July 2026, Minh Nguyen joined the Human-AI Interaction group at TU Dortmund University through Research Explorer Ruhr. The two-week program of the UA Ruhr Research Academy brought 37 early-career researchers to the Ruhr universities to connect with local professors, research groups, and the German academic system.


The Human-AI Interaction group, part of RC Trust, welcomed Minh to explore shared research interests and potential future collaborations. Minh is based in Sydney, Australia, where he works as a research assistant and tutor while transitioning from PhD researcher to independent researcher. His background lies in Human-Computer Interaction, Brain-Computer Interfaces, and Cognitive Neuroscience. At the University of Technology Sydney, his work focuses on how blind and visually impaired people process auditory information and how this shapes mobility. Minh’s research connects closely with the group’s work on human-centered AI, accessibility, physiological sensing, and adaptive interactive systems. He is interested in smart mobility aids that combine sound, tactile feedback, physiological sensing, and AI, with a focus on adapting information to the cognitive processes, needs, and situational demands of blind and visually impaired users. 


During his visit, Minh also met with Toan Nguyen to exchange ideas on physiological computing in Human-Computer Interaction. Their discussions provided valuable opportunities for knowledge sharing, with constructive feedback that helped refine and inspire ongoing research projects on both sides. Similarly, for Aria Kalforian, the visit was a valuable opportunity to talk with someone at a different stage of the PhD journey. Their discussions covered research methods, including co-design approaches and Minh's work with blind and visually impaired communities, as well as experiences of academic life and potential future collaborations between their research groups.


Moreover, Minh discussed his research ideas with Prof. Dr. Sven Mayer and the Human-AI Interaction group, reflected on methodology and future directions, and gained insights into the group’s day-to-day research practices. The stay showed how Research Explorer Ruhr can create space for international research connections to grow from shared questions and early conversations.