Areas of Expertise: User Experience (UX)/ User Interface (UI), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)/ Interaction Design, Product & Service Design, Software Engineering & Mobile Development, Information Visualization & Analytics, Multimedia, Information and Communication Technology, Information System, Software Engineering and Entre/Technopreneurship.

Speech Title: From Interface to Intelligence: Designing the Future of Work, Care, and Connection through AI+HCI

Speech Abstract: As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves from a passive tool to an active collaborator, and human-computer interaction (HCI) shifts from screen-based interfaces to immersive, context-aware experiences, the convergence of AI and HCI, AI+HCI has become a pivotal force reshaping industries and society. However, a persistent challenge remains: the disconnect between advanced AI capabilities and real-world usability. Despite breakthroughs in machine learning, explainable AI (XAI), and edge computing, many industrial deployments fall short due to poor user integration, lack of trust, ethical concerns, and failure to adapt to diverse user needs and complex environments. ...more...

Brief Introduction: Dr. Aslina holds the esteemed position of Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University. Previously, she has served as a Senior Lecture at the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), and as a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Computing and Informatics in Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), where she led the User Experience (UX) research group. Completing her academic journey, she also brings valuable industry experiences as a former Information Technology (IT) Officer at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM). She had experienced more than 20 years in the IT field....more...