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HumaniSE Lab
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Funded by ARC, our lab’s world-leading research makes a difference by delivering more inclusive software solutions for today's diverse population needs.
New PhD project explores how tech can help preserve local culture. Starting with Sumba Island, it aims to design a culturally aware platform for knowledge sharing. 👉 https://www.monash.edu/it/humanise-lab/research/a-framework-for-an-intelligent-social-media-platform-for-preserving-local-culture
July 23, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Struggling with privacy notices in app development? PriBOM helps dev teams and stakeholders generate clearer, more transparent privacy notices. Read more: https://www.monash.edu/it/humanise-lab/research/pribom-enhancing-collaborative-privacy-notice-generation-for-mobile-app-development
July 17, 2025 at 2:01 AM
New PhD project explores using AI to convert patient-reported text into codes like ICD-10 & SNOMED-CT. In collab with EpiSoft, it aims to improve hospital records & workflows. https://www.monash.edu/it/humanise-lab/research/using-ai-to-codify-patient-reported-data-for-improved-clinical-documentation
July 15, 2025 at 5:01 AM
New PhD project: How can we ensure ethical, aligned AI use in education? This study explores AI-learner collaboration using Stoic philosophy & constructive alignment
https://www.monash.edu/it/humanise-lab/research/constructive-alignment-in-the-ai-era-an-ethical-framework-for-ai-learner-collaboration
July 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
How can we design better healthcare tech for older adults? By identifying human values early in design! This study uses motivational goal models to reveal key values like Security & Self-direction. https://www.monash.edu/it/humanise-lab/research/identifying-human-values-from-motivational-goal-models
July 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Welcome to the lab, Paskalis Andrianus Nani! His PhD will explore an AI-powered social media framework to help preserve indigenous culture in Sumba, Indonesia. A lecturer & researcher with a passion for digital cultural preservation. We’re excited to see your work!
July 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Welcome to the lab Lankani Croos! Her PhD explores how GenAI can be embedded in higher ed through an AI-driven constructive alignment framework, with a focus on ethics, teaching & industry-ready outcomes. We’re excited to see your work unfold!
June 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Can VR transform university teaching?

We're building a practical framework to bring VR into real classrooms based on workshops, case studies & real educator input.

www.monash.edu/it/humanise-...
June 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
How do Australians feel about online privacy?
Our survey of 239 people revealed low awareness, high concern, and dissatisfaction with current data practices. It's time for more transparency and stronger protections.
🔍 www.monash.edu/it/humanise-...
June 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Where Are They Now?
Dr Md Shamsujjoha is now a CERC Fellow at CSIRO’s Data61, working on SE for AI and tech safety.
At HumaniSELab, he reimagined human-centric design in mobile eHealth.
Now publishing in TOSEM & ICSA, & still collaborating on SE + Responsible AI!
June 23, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Did you know we have set of open resources available to support research in human-centred software engineering and socio-technical systems: tools, templates & datasets to assist with empirical studies?
Explore here: www.monash.edu/it/humanise-...
June 19, 2025 at 1:34 AM
How can we keep ML systems aligned with human values after deployment?
We developed a modelling language + runtime monitoring approach to detect violations of fairness, privacy & more in real time.
🔎 www.monash.edu/it/humanise-...
June 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
1 in 6 people worldwide is 60+, yet many apps aren't built for them. Our project explores age-related UX challenges + offers a low-code way to build adaptive, accessible apps. Learn more: www.monash.edu/it/humanise-...
June 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Where Are They Now?
Dr Devi Karolita is now Senior Lecturer at Palangka Raya University. She teaches, mentors & leads research on digital inclusion: tools for farmers, cyber awareness for the Indigenous & disaster apps for people with disabilities. Still publishing with HumaniSE Lab
June 16, 2025 at 12:26 AM
New Paper Accepted at ICWS 2025!
"IntentContinuum" uses LLMs to manage edge–cloud resources based on user intents.
✅ Monitors objectives
✅ Diagnoses issues
✅ Takes action to address the issues
Preprint soon!
📍 Helsinki, July 7–12
🔗 nzjohng.github.io/publications...
June 13, 2025 at 2:47 AM
PhD spotlight: Lakshana Assalaarachchi is exploring how GenAI is transforming agile project management - redefining roles, skills & ethics for software PMs. With a strong academic & industry background, she’s shaping the future of tech leadership.
June 12, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Where Are They Now?
Dr. Yanjie Zhao is a Postdoc at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. She’s published 19 Core A/A* papers, including a widely cited TOSEM survey on LLMs in SE. Now working on LLM4SE & LLM4Security and co-organizing two workshops at FSE and ISSTA in 2025!
June 11, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Are financial apps really protecting your privacy? Our study across Germany, Australia and USA shows users face complex policies, invasive permissions & low transparency. It's time for change.
🔍 Read more: www.monash.edu/it/humanise-...
June 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Where Are They Now?
Dr Zhipeng Gao is now an Assistant Professor at Zhejiang University (ZJU Top-100)

At HumaniSE Lab, he built dev tools like Que2Code & DeepAns, and he's still collaborating with us on multiple TOSEM papers.

From PhD student to supervisor—he’s thriving!
June 4, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Can AI help catch software bugs before they happen? We're using LLMs to generate test artefacts directly from natural language requirements—bridging the gap between QA & requirements.
🔗 www.monash.edu/it/humanise-...
June 2, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Where Are They Now?
Dr Hourieh Khalajzadeh, Senior Lecturer at Deakin, is leading work in human-centric software engineering - accessible design to inclusive teaching.
With us, she helped shape award-winning research & a truly collaborative spirit. And she’s still collaborating today!
May 29, 2025 at 12:58 AM
With a growing older adult population, digital health tools are key to personalised, dignified aged care. Real impact starts with understanding users; older adults & caregivers.
Our user-centred approach captures diverse human needs in software design.
www.monash.edu/it/humanise-...
May 28, 2025 at 3:51 AM
How are junior devs using tools like ChatGPT?
Our new study explores how LLMs are shaping developer learning, confidence & workflows.

👉 Read more: arxiv.org/abs/2503.07556
#AI #LLMs #SoftwareEngineering
May 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Where Are They Now?
Dr Mingyi Zhou is now Assistant Prof at Beihang University! He co-leads an R&D team w/ Huawei building analysis tools for new mobile languages like ArkTS — now in OpenHarmony’s IDE.
Still collaborating with HumaniSE Lab on mobile app & AI model security!
May 26, 2025 at 2:27 AM
What does it mean to build software for and with humans in the age of AI?
This new paper outlines how AI, generative tools & socio-technical systems are reshaping SE by putting people at the centre.
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3715111
ACM TOSEM
May 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM