Wu Man

Research Associate Professor

Research Areas: human factors, human-computer interaction, user-centered design

Research Associate Professor, School of Future Design and Future Design Center, Beijing Normal University

Dr. Wu Man graduated from the Department of Industrial Engineering at Tsinghua University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and a Ph.D. in management science and engineering. Her research interests encompass the interaction and collaboration between human and artificial intelligence systems, social computing and user behavior analysis, and the usability and user experience of information products. Dr. Wu Man uses research methods from cognitive science and neuroscience, combined with an interdisciplinary perspective in technology and design, to explore and create more intelligent, human-centered experiences for future life and work.

Research Projects:

National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), Young Scientists Fund (Category C): "Research on the impact mechanisms of generative artificial intelligence on design creativity and human-AI collaboration strategies", 2026–2028, Principal Investigator.

Talent Introduction Research Start-up Project: "Designing Intelligent Products and Services for the Future: Innovative Research Based on Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction", 2024–2027, Principal Investigator.

National Natural Science Foundation Key Special Project: "Research on Production Management Mechanisms and Methods Driven by Neural Data in Intelligent Manufacturing Scenarios", 2020-2024, Participant.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Commissioned Project: "Ergonomic Evaluation of Smoothness for Smartphone Touchscreen Protectors", 2018-2019, Project Manager.

Bytedance Technology Co., Ltd. Commissioned Project: "Research on the Effectiveness of Video Advertisements in Mobile News Applications", 2018-2019, Project Manager.

Publications in Core Journals:

Wu, M., Liu, G., Wang, B., & Ma, Z. (2026). Nonlinear Interaction with LLMs: Enhancing Divergent and Convergent Processes in Complex Information Tasks. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 1-24. (SCI/SSCI，JCR Q1)

Wu, M., Gao, Q., & Liu, Y. (2023). Exploring the Effects of Interruptions in Different Phases of Complex Decision-Making Tasks. Human Factors, 65(3), 450-481. (SCI/SSCI, JCR Q1, A+ top journal in industrial engineering)

Wu, M., & Gao, Q. (2020). Using Live Video Streaming in Online Tutoring: Exploring Factors Affecting Social Interaction. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 36(10), 964-977. (SCI/SSCI, JCR Q1)

Liu, Y., Gao, Q., & Wu, M. (2022). Domain- and task-analytic workload (DTAW) method: a methodology for predicting mental workload during severe accidents in nuclear power plants. Ergonomics, 1-49. (SCI/SSCI, JCR Q2, A+ top journal in industrial engineering)

Wang, B., Wu, M., Rau, P. L. P., & Gao, Q. (2020). Influence of Native Video Advertisement Duration and Key Elements on Advertising Effectiveness in Mobile Feeds. Mobile Information Systems, 2020. (SCI, JCR Q4)

Publications in International Conferences:

Niu, L., & Wu, M*. (2026, July). The Role of Generative AI in Design Learning: How Non-design Students Engage Across Design Stages. In International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (pp. 167-184). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. (EI)

Feng, X., Liu, G., & Wu, M*. (2025, May). Designing for utilitarian or hedonic motivation: The impact of appearance and social cues of chatbots. In International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (pp. 335-350). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. (EI)

Wu, M., & Gao, Q. (2021, July). Understanding the Acceptance of Robo-Advisors: Towards a Hierarchical Model Integrated Product Features and User Perceptions. In International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (pp. 262-277). Springer, Cham. (EI)

Wu, M., Wang, B., Gao, Q., & Rau, P. L. P. (2019, July). Using Psychophysiological Techniques to Evaluate User Experience of Touchscreen Protectors. In International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (pp. 323-337). Springer, Cham. (EI)

Gao, Q., Wu, M., & Zhu, B. (2018, July). The Influence of Culture on Vigilance Performance and Subjective Experience. In International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics (pp. 19-31). Springer, Cham. (EI)

Chen, Y., Wu, M., & Gao, Q. (2022, June). Online Communication for Team Creativity in Tech Companies: Barriers and Tool Design. In International Conference on Cross-Cultural Design (pp. 13-28). Springer, Cham. (EI)

Li, Z., Rau, P. L. P., Qie, N., & Wu, M. (2016, July). Exploration of Smart Phone Knowledge Management Application Design for Nomadic Maintenance Workers. In International Conference on Cross-Cultural Design (pp. 418-425). Springer, Cham. (EI)