Mingrui Ray Zhang

Mingrui Ray Zhang is a researcher specializing in Human-Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence. He currently serves as a technologist at Reflection AI. He earned his Ph.D. from the Information School of the University of Washington, studying under Professor Jacob O. Wobbrock. Mingrui’s research areas include text input technologies, smart text correction, large language models, and their applications to enhance human interaction. He has developed several innovative input systems, such as TypeAnywhere and Ga11y, and is widely recognized for his contributions to accessibility technology and social media interaction design. His work emphasizes improving human-device interaction through technological innovation, focusing particularly on creating accessible solutions for individuals with disabilities.

• 2023–Present·Reflection AI, New York City·Technologist
  • Conducting research and development on large language models, with a focus on their applications in human-like interactive capabilities.
  • Previously worked on input interaction research for Meta's Ray-Ban Display and Oculus devices.

• 2017–2022·University of Washington, Information School·Ph.D.
  • Focused on intelligent text input and accessibility interaction technologies. Developed various innovative text input and correction systems.
• 2015–2017·Tsinghua University·Bachelor in Computer Science and Technology
  • Concentrated on research in Human-Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence fields.