Research papers from Ateneo de Manila University were among the contributions to the recently concluded 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII 2025), held in a hybrid format from June 22 to 27, 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden.
During the session titled AI Systems in Under-resourced Contexts, Director Joseph Benjamin Ilagan of Ateneo Business Insights Laboratory for Development (BUILD), presented his paper titled An Adaptive Simulated Startup Financial Modeling Mentor Using a Large Language Model to Address Shortages in Skilled Advisors: Architecture and Design Considerations. This work aimed to develop a financial modeling mentor framework using large language models (LLMs) to support entrepreneurship education. During the same session, Dr. Maria Mercedes Rodrigo, Head of Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Sciences (ALLS), on the other hand, presented their research called Caladrius, a collaborative project with the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, that aimed to design a virtual patient for Philippine medical education using ChatGPT. In the Applications of Augmented Cognition session, Dr. Arnel Ocay presented his postdoctoral research titled A Field Study on the Use of Gen AI to Support Computing Education, conducted with Dr. Rodrigo’s mentorship. This study explores the potential use of Gen AI tools to support computing education in the Philippine context.
The Human-Computer Interaction International (HCII 2025), now in its 27th year, serves as a convening platform for academics, professionals in the discipline, and researchers to share research endeavors that promote technological advancements in the field of human-computer interaction. HCII 2025 brought together scholars in the field to discuss diverse thematic areas and joined together in sub-conferences to promote advancements in HCI practices and innovations.
To read more about the HCII 2025 complete program, please access the official website of the conference at https://2025.hci.international/index.html.
Joseph Benjamin Ilagan, presents insights from his paper during the session on “AIS in Under-resourced Contexts” at HCII 2025. The session was chaired by Dr. Maria Mercedes Rodrigo.
Dr. Maria Mercedes Rodrigo followed with a presentation on a collaborative project focusing on the development of a virtual patient system. In the photo, Dr. Rodrigo responds to questions from the audience following her talk.
Dr. Arnel Ocay presents his postdoctoral research on the use of generative AI in computing education during a virtual session titled Applications of Augmented Cognition. His presentation highlights the recent findings on the influence of Gen AI tools in industry and computing education. The session was chaired by Martha Crosby.
