
Dr. Xin Wang
College of Information
University of North Texas
User Experience (UX) Innovation Lab
Research Activities
I aim to deliver design solutions that address complex challenges in emerging technologies such as “How to integrate UX in AI technologies” and “How to apply AI technology to enhance, argument, and expedite UX design, research, implementation, and evaluation. By integrating data-driven insights with UX methodologies, my work strives to improve usability, foster user engagement, and create meaningful user experiencesthat contribute to organizational success and social impact.
Through interdisciplinarycollaboration (e.g., collaborating with visual arts, data professionals, software developer) to
continuously develop new curriculum, certificate, and degrees, I am committed to preparing future professionals in UX/UI design to meet the evolving demands of the field.
Publications
2025
1. Wang, W., & Wang, X. (2025). The convergence of UX design and AI: A scientometric exploration of research fronts. In Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Testing (AITest)(pp. 232–235). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/AITest66680.2025.00036
2024
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Suttle, M., Kim, H., Chang, H., & Wang, X. (2024). A case study in understanding information sharing of a fast fashion brand H&M regarding sustainability. 6th International Conference on Advanced Research Methods and Analytics (CARMA 2024), Valencia, Spain.
2023
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Hawamdeh, S., Kim, J., & Wang, X. (2023). Chapter 8: The making of a profession: Values, ethics, and conducts. In Foundations of the Information and Knowledge Professions. University of North Texas Press/UNT Libraries.
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Hawamdeh, S., Kim, J., & Wang, X. (2023). Chapter 9: Information institutions and professional associations. In Foundations of the Information and Knowledge Professions. University of North Texas Press/UNT Libraries.
2020
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Li, Y., Cao, H., Allen, C. M., Wang, X., Erdelez, S., & Shyu, C. R. (2020). Computational modeling of human reasoning processes for interpretable visual knowledge: A case study with radiographers. Scientific Reports, 10, 21620. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-77550-9
2018
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Hidalgo, C., Holland, B., Sanniego, S., & Wang, X. (2018). Smartcampus mobile app usability evaluation report. Report submitted to the Netdragon Digital Research Center, UNT.
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Bajracharya, A., Vispute, D., Ranjit, U., Wang, X., & Lin, L. (2018). Netdragon Project: User experience study on 101 Education PowerPoint App. Report submitted to the Netdragon Digital Research Center, UNT.
2017
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Wang, X. (2017). Data analytics applied in CNKI databases search log: Understanding Chinese content users in North America. In D. G. Alemneh, J. Allen, & S. Hawamdeh (Eds.), Knowledge Discovery and Data Design Innovation. World Scientific. https://doi.org/10.1142/9789813234482_0005
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Zhang, X. R., & Wang, X. (2017). Collaborative innovation and knowledge management. Poster presented at the 13th International Conference on Knowledge Management, Dallas, TX.
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Wang, X., Chang, H. C., Chen, J., & Yang, J. (2017). Using data analytics techniques to understand Chinese content users’ interest and interaction patterns. Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Knowledge Management, Dallas, TX.
2016
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Wang, X., & Rennick, B. (2016). Designing user-centered mobile wayfinding application for library indoor navigation. iConference 2016 Proceedings, Philadelphia, PA. https://doi.org/10.9776/16533
2015
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Rennick, B., & Wang, X. (2015). Smartphone user on an academic library website featuring responsive web design. iConference 2015 Proceedings, Newport Beach, CA.
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Rennick, B., & Wang, X. (2015). Responsive design: A new approach to meet the needs of mobile users on library website. Poster presented at the Association for Library and Information Science Education Conference, Chicago, IL.
2014
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Farabough, M., & Wang, X. (2014). Leading dermatologists toward user-centric, image-based health information systems. Poster presented at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
2013
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Wang, X., & Erdelez, S. (2013). Medical image users’ search tactics across different search tasks. ASIS&T Annual Meeting Proceedings, Montreal, Canada. https://doi.org/10.1002/meet.14505001168
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Lu, Y. H., Wang, X., & Ma, Y. F. (2013). Comparing user experience in a news website across three devices: iPhone, iPad, and desktop. ASIS&T Annual Meeting Proceedings, Montreal, Canada. https://doi.org/10.1002/meet.14505001141
2012
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Wang, X., Erdelez, S., Allen, C., Anderson, B., & Cao, H. (2012). The role of domain knowledge in developing user-centered medical image indexing. Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 63(2), 225–241. https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.21686
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Han, J., Wang, X., Anderson, B., Dyer, J., & Shyu, C. R. (2012). A study of dermatological image archive, search, and use behaviors. Poster presented at the AMIA Annual Symposium, Chicago, IL.
2011
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Wang, X., Shen, D. M., Chen, H. L., & Wedman, L. (2011). Applying Web Analytics in a K-12 resource inventory. The Electronic Library, 29(1), 20–35. https://doi.org/10.1108/02640471111111415
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Wang, X., Erdelez, S., Lu, Y. H., Allen, C., Anderson, B., Cao, H., & Shyu, C. R. (2011). Search tactics for medical image retrieval. ASIS&T Annual Meeting Proceedings, New Orleans, LA. https://doi.org/10.1002/meet.14505001168
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Wang, X., Erdelez, S., Allen, C. M., Anderson, B., Cao, H. F., & Shyu, C. R. (2011). Medical image describing behavior: A comparison between an expert and novice user. iConference 2011 Proceedings, Seattle, WA. https://doi.org/10.1145/1940761.1940907
2010
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Wang, X., & Cho, K. (2010). Computational linguistic assessment of genre differences focusing on text cohesive devices of student writing: Implications for library instruction. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 36(6), 501–510. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2010.08.006
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Wang, X., Yadamsuren, B., Paul, A., Adkins, D. K., Laur, G. C., Andrew, T., et al. (2010). Iterative usability evaluation for an online educational Web portal. International Journal of Multimedia Data Engineering and Management, 1(4), 31–49. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-1791-9.ch01
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Anderson, B., Allen, C., Cao, H. F., Harnsomburana, J., Wang, X., Arthur, G., Erdelez, S., & Shyu, C. R. (2010). A framework for data acquisition of visual knowledge through webcam-based gaze tracking. Poster presented at the AMIA Annual Symposium, Washington, DC.
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Wang, X., Kochtanek, T. R., & Borwick, J. B. (2010). Comparing image users and uses with Web Analytics. ASIS&T Annual Meeting Proceedings, Pittsburgh, PA. https://doi.org/10.1002/meet.14504701397
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Wang, X., Allen, C. M., Cao, H., & Anderson, B. E. (2010). Comparing methods on eliciting episodes of medical image information encountering. Poster presented at the International Workshop on Opportunistic Discovery of Information, Columbia, MO.
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Wang, J. Z., Thompson, K., Wang, X., & Vo, N. (2010). Redesign a usability laboratory website: A case study in managing design and usability teams. Poster presented at the Information Architecture Summit, Phoenix, AZ.
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Wang, X., Erdelez, S., Al Ghenaimi, S. A., Centner, S., Chen, W., Wang, J., et al. (2010). Understanding users’ needs for a health literacy website: The information horizons approach. Poster presented at the Association for Library and Information Science Education Conference, Boston, MA.
2009
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Yadamsuren, B., Wang, X., Wang, J., & Vo, N. (2009). Usability of the academic library website: Implementing the heuristic walkthrough methods. Poster presented at the Association for Library and Information Science Education Conference, Denver, CO.
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Wang, X. (2009). Applying Web Analytics in a K-12 electronic resource inventory: Understanding users and uses. Poster presented at the Missouri Library Association Annual Conference, Columbia, MO.
2008
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Shen, D. M., Wang, X., & Chen, H. L. (2008). An exploratory study on Web analytics for digital learning materials. Paper presented at E-Learn 2008, Las Vegas, NV.
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Yadamsuren, B., Paul, A., Wang, J., Wang, X., & Erdelez, S. (2008). Web ecology: Information needs of different user groups in the context of a community college website. Poster presented at the ASIS&T Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH.
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Wang, X., Shen, D. M., & Chen, H. L. (2008). Developing K-12 Web-based learning resources: Lessons learned from Web Analytics. Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications, Orlando, FL.
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Koopman, R., Kochendorfer, K. M., Mehr, D. R., Moore, J. L., Yadamsuren, B., Coberly, J. S., Wakefield, D. S., Paul, A., Wang, X., & Liu, Y. (2008). A condition summary screen improves provider efficiency and accuracy in accessing data needed to provide high-quality diabetes care. Paper presented at the North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
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Yadamsuren, B., Paul, A., Wang, J., Wang, X., & Erdelez, S. (2008). Usability of a community college website: Multi-user perspective. Paper presented at the E-learning Conference, Tamkang University, Taiwan.
Grants, Awards, & Honors
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Chang, H. C. (PI), & Wang, X. (Co-PI). (2025, November). Human-AI Collaborations in the Agentic AI Loop: Aligning User Experience with AI. Amazon Research Award. Amount requested: $69,999 and 30,000 AWS Credits. Proposal submitted and under review.
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Generative AI Institute for Teaching (GAIT), $1,500, UNT CLEAR, December 2024. Funded.
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UNT Open-Textbook Project, Co-PI, $10,000, UNT Library & UNT Press, May 2021–May 2022. Funded.
PI: Suliman Hawamdeh; Co-PIs: JeongHyun Kim and Xin Wang. -
NSF-REU Site Proposal: Data Science, $400,000, 2021. Co-leading faculty. Submitted but not funded.
PI: Junhua Ding; Co-PIs/Co-leading Faculty: Ting Xiao and Daniela Smith. -
NetDragon Digital Research Center, User Experience Research for 101 PPT Application, PI, $6,071, Spring 2018–Summer 2018. Funded.
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NSF Accelerating Innovation Research, Prototype Development of Fast Ultrasound-Switchable Fluorescence Imaging, Subcontract PI at UNT, $200,000, 2017–2019. Submitted but not funded.
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NextGen Award, The Re-design of a Large-Size LIS Core Course, CLEAR Office, University of North Texas, PI, $6,000, Spring 2015–Spring 2017. Funded.
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Provost’s Venture Fund for China, Enhancing U.S.–China Library Exchange, University of North Texas, PI, $3,350, Spring 2014–Spring 2015; extended to Spring 2016. Funded.
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Best Presentation Award, User Experience & Assessment Transforms Library Online Presence, International Conference on Chinese Digital Publishing and Digital Libraries, Jinan, China, July 3–7, 2014.
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Graduate Scholar Award, International Conference on the Image, 2010.
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Travel Scholarship, Graduate Professional Council, University of Missouri, 2010.
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Research Assistantship, National Science Foundation Visual Knowledge Project, Department of Computer Science, University of Missouri, January 2010–December 2010.
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Travel Award, School of Information Science & Learning Technologies, University of Missouri, 2008–2010.
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Research Assistantship, School of Information Science & Learning Technologies, University of Missouri, August 2006–December 2009.
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Graduate Assistantship, School of Education, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, 2001–2005.
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Qiao Pengshu Scholarship, Shanxi University, China, 2000.
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Academic Excellence Scholarship, Shanxi University, China, 1997–1999.