CL
— An Introduction

Hi there. I'm Charles.

During the day I'm a graduate student in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Maryland. I've worked at ByteDance as an AI Product Manager, and co-founded an AI startup that secured seed funding. Before that, I graduated from Renmin University with a degree in Psychology.
I enjoy exploring memory augmentation systems, human-AI co-creation, and the philosophical implications of delegating cognitive tasks to machines. Aside from research, nerdy hobbies include reading philosophy, urban cycling, and contemplating the texture of experiences.
psychometric ai
memory negotiation
interaction primitives
cognitive augmentation
Notable Projects ✦
2025 · Research

AI Memory Interaction Primitives

Developing a theoretical framework for human-AI memory interactions, introducing "memory negotiation" as a core concept for collaborative remembering between humans and machines.

llm hci-theory cognitive-science
2024-2025 · Startup

Hi Plantie

Co-founded and led AI development for a plant care app and secured ¥5M seed funding at ¥50M valuation.

computer-vision agent-design swift
2024 · ByteDance

Educational AI Chatbot

Designed conversational AI features for Doubao's education module, serving millions of K-12 students with personalized learning experiences and adaptive tutoring.

prompt-engineering edtech ux-research
Recent Publications ✦
Toward Accurate Psychological Simulations: Investigating LLMs’ Responses to Personality and Cultural Variables
Charles Li, Yue Qi
Computers in Human Behavior, 2025