About

Thank you so much for coming here to learn more about me!

About me
Hi, I’m ZHANG Fan (Grace).

I am an independent researcher with a background in rehabilitation therapy and health informatics.
From 2023 to 2025, I worked as a research assistant at the Centre for Applied Computing and Interactive Media, City University of Hong Kong.
I hold an MSc in Health Informatics from Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, and a BSc in Rehabilitation Therapy from Xuzhou Medical University.
Originally trained as a physiotherapist in China, I practiced clinically for one year before transitioning into research.

Research
interest
My reserach interest

My research interests center around embodied interaction (XR/motion capture), movement research and soma design, and human perception (social computing), with a special focus on health, rehabilitation, and disability.

I have worked on projects combining dance, motion capture, and avatars to rethink body representation and inclusive creativity; explored self-presentation in online dating profiles; and designed VR serious games for people living with dementia.

Outside of research
My life

I am a cat lover and was a devoted parrot feeder.
When it comes to making things, I'm drawn to what I think of as the logic of thread — crocheting, embroidery, and rag weaving — with some recent detours into pottery and woodcarving.
If you're ever looking for food or travel advice, find me — I love discovering new places and activities (even though I have poor stamina). These days that mostly means indoor climbing sessions (bouldering, auto belay, not quite top-rope yet!), occasional hikes, and Pilates. I've also tried my hand at kayaking, surfing, skydiving, snorkeling, and golf.

Contact

I am currently seeking PhD opportunities to further explore embodiment, human perception, and inclusive design in health.