Publications

2026

Wang, Z., & Zordan, M.* (2026). Ondae: Transitional Interfaces between Cardiac Rhythms and Wave Motion for Environmentally Grounded Visceral Connections. In Proceedings of the SIGGRAPH Asia 2026 Posters (SA Posters '26). https://doi.org/10.1145/3829333.3847964

Li, H., Hu, Y., & Zordan, M.* (2026). Materializing EEG physiological stress through progressive phase change of water droplets. In Proceedings of the SIGGRAPH Asia 2026 Posters (SA Posters '26). https://doi.org/10.1145/3829333.3847913

Zordan, M.*, Maree, P. J. H., Lei, Z., Xie, T., & Je, S. (2026). The effect of building typology and visual complexity on stress levels through amplitude spectrum analysis. Building Research & Information, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2026.2691250

Qiu, C., Zhao, Y., & Zordan, M.* (2026). Splash into Bubbles: Designing somatic immersion for sleep onset through progressive sensory fading. In Companion Publication of the 2026 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference (DIS '26 Companion), 628–632. https://doi.org/10.1145/3802974.3808039

Zordan, M.*, Pei, J., Lei, Z., & Qiu, C. (2026). Visualizing parametric density through three-dimensional amplitude spectrum slopes in urban canyons. In Proceedings of the 2026 International Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces (AVI '26), Article 63, 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1145/3811427.3811517

Chang, X., Yang, X., Zhang, M., & Zordan, M.* (2026). Fourfolds: Enhancing proprioception through visual electromyography biofeedback and camera-based motion tracking. In Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on Human-Engaged Computing (ICHEC '25), Article 52, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1145/3786995.3787042

Qiu, C., & Zordan, M.* (2026). Echoes of the Body: A multisensory biofeedback system for enhancing interoceptive awareness and positive pre-sleep states. In Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on Human-Engaged Computing (ICHEC '25), Article 2, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1145/3786995.3787010

Zhang, M., Pei, J., & Zordan, M.* (2026). YOU and BLUE: An embodied robotic agent for diaphragmatic breathing retraining through closed-loop physiological computing. In Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the 2026 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI EA '26), Article 875, 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1145/3772363.3799149

Zordan, M.*, Liu, M., & Lei, Z. (2026). "Please Share": Promoting embodied forms of interpersonal stress sharing through real-time neurofeedback. In Proceedings of the 2026 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '26), Article 559, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1145/3772318.3791177

Zhang, X., & Zordan, M.* (2026). From self-awareness to peer support: A tangible device for physiological stress sharing. In Proceedings of the Twentieth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction (TEI '26), Article 72, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1145/3731459.3779332

Zhang, M., Pei, J., & Zordan, M.* (2026). Robots that make you feel: Understanding perceptions of robotic biofeedback for emotion regulation. In Proceedings of the Twentieth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction (TEI '26), Article 71, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1145/3731459.3779331

2025

Huang, H.*, Zhang, D., Shi, H., Zordan, M., & Tsou, J.* (2025). Unravelling the impact of infectious diseases on urban travel behaviour and preference in Shanghai: A spatial-temporal analysis from social media footprints. In Proceedings of the 16th Conference of the International Forum on Urbanism (IFoU), 201-211. https://doi.org/10.17608/k6.auckland.30783074

Zordan, M., Migliore, E.*, Zhang, M., & Lin, P. (2025). A bio-sensing system for visualizing material perceptions through physiological computing and geometric encoding. In Proceedings of the SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Posters (SA Posters '25), Article 105, 1–2. https://doi.org/10.1145/3757374.3771478

Cheng, B., Ye, Z., Rui, H., & Zordan, M.* (2025). VICINO. Generative expressions of proximity, rhythm, and unspoken connections. In Proceedings of the SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Art Gallery (SA Art Gallery '25), Article 17, 1. https://doi.org/10.1145/3757368.3765559

Chen, L., Zhang, Y., Qi, R., Zhang, W., Li, X., & Zordan, M.* (2025). Bridging the gap: A youth-centered co-design inquiry into intergenerational empathy. In Proceedings of the International Association of Societies of Design Research Conference (IASDR '25). https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2025.1036

Zordan, M.*, Zhao, Y., Pei, J., Yang, Y., & Zhang, L. (2025). “You are the sea”. Human-sea interoception through sailboats motion detection and biometric data overlay. In Companion Publication of the 2025 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference (DIS '25 Companion), 270–274. https://doi.org/10.1145/3715668.3735601

Zhang, X., Pei, J., Chen, C., Je, S., & Zordan, M.* (2025). Fire-Works: An interactive system based on breathing patterns to support social interactions among the oldest old living in long-term care facilities. In Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI EA '25), Article 279, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1145/3706599.3719754

Zhao, Y., Zhang, L., Yang, Y., Lin, S., & Zordan, M.* (2025). RESPIRA: An immersive biometric fractal visualization system in support of diaphragmatic breathing training for anxiety management. In Proceedings of the 30th International Symposium on Electronic and Emerging Art (ISEA '25), 494–500. https://doi.org/10.23362/KOEN2025.07.25.1.064

Zordan, M.*, Xue, Y., Zhao, Y., & Zhang, L. (2025). Breakthrough: A multi-modal interactive experience to support psychological capital through stress breaking. In Proceedings of the 30th International Symposium on Electronic and Emerging Art (ISEA '25), 1033–1036. https://doi.org/10.23362/KOEN2025.07.25.2.142

2024

Zhang, X., Yang, Y., & Zordan, M.* (2024). Design opportunities for technology-mediated interventions in support of social interactions among older adults in long-term care facilities. In Proceedings of the Twelfth International Symposium of Chinese CHI (CHCHI '24), 539–549. https://doi.org/10.1145/3758871.3758956

Xue, Y., Zordan, M.*, Zhang, X., & Chen, C. (2024). Minus x Minus = Plus: A semi-controlled data processing system based on EEG biofeedback for stress sharing. In Proceedings of the Twelfth International Symposium of Chinese CHI (CHCHI '24), 774–780. https://doi.org/10.1145/3758871.3758963

Zhou, Q., Cao, L., Ma, Q., Pei, J., Zhao, Y., & Zordan, M.* (2024). E-VISTA: Chinese paintings for an in-vehicle immersive experience to ease motion sickness and improve riding comfort in autonomous vehicles. In Proceedings of the Twelfth International Symposium of Chinese CHI (CHCHI '24), 722–728. https://doi.org/10.1145/3758871.3758941

Zordan, M.*, & Je, S. (2024). Brain-load, stress levels, and visual complexity: Digital tools for the detection of intangible human-environment interactions. XRDS 30, 3 (Spring 2024), 14–19. https://doi.org/10.1145/3652617

Zordan, M.*, & Maree, P. J. H. (2024). Visual complexity, stress levels, and restorative environments: 1/f noise analysis for a better understanding of intangible human-environment interactions. In Proceedings of Changing Cities VI: Spatial, design, landscape, heritage and socio-economic dimensions (CCVI '24). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384637276_Visual_complexity_stress_levels_and_restorative_environments_1f_noise_analysis_for_a_better_understanding_of_Intangible_Human-Environment_Interactions

Zordan, M.*, Tsou, J. Y., Chen, J., & Huang, H. (2024). Resilient public spaces under psychological distress: A closer look at high-density urban streets’ vibrancy in Hong Kong. In Proceedings of Changing Cities VI: Spatial, design, landscape, heritage and socio-economic dimensions (CCVI '24). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384637986_Resilient_public_spaces_under_psychological_distress_a_closer_look_at_high-density_urban_streets'_vibrancy_in_Hong_Kong

Yang, Y., & Zordan, M.* (2024). Exploring fractal dimensions in Shenzhen's urban villages: Natural patterns for stress reduction in high-density areas. In Proceedings of Changing Cities VI: Spatial, design, landscape, heritage and socio-economic dimensions (CCVI '24). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384638332_Exploring_Fractal_Dimensions_in_Shenzhen's_Urban_Villages_Natural_Pattern_for_Stress_Reduction_in_High-Density_Environments

Zordan, M*.; Tsou, J.Y., Chen, J., Sieh, L. (2024). The relevance of open public spaces and high-density urban streets under psychological distress: a comparative study among diverse stress-level groups through a decision-making perspective.

(under review)

2023

Zordan, M.*, Tsou, J. Y., & Huang, H. (2023). Street Vibrancy and Outdoor Activities under COVID-19 Psychological Distress: Lessons from Hong Kong. Land, 12(10), 1896. https://doi.org/10.3390/land12101896

Huang, H., Shi, H., Zordan, M., Lo, S. M., & Tsou, J. Y.* (2023). Investigating the Spatiotemporal Relationship between the Built Environment and COVID-19 Transmission. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 12(10), 390. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi12100390