Qi Xu

Qi Xu, PhD, possesses extensive experience in user experience (UX) research across prominent organizations, including Google and Meta. As a Senior UX Researcher at Google, Qi Xu concentrated on agentic experiences and Privacy Enhancing Technology, leading exploratory research efforts in underserved areas such as health and accessibility. Previous roles included UX researcher internships at Facebook and a research assistantship at New York University, where Qi Xu contributed to understanding competitive behavior under guidance from esteemed professors. Academic credentials consist of a PhD in Social Psychology from New York University, complemented by degrees in General Psychology and Sociology. Qi Xu has also served as a mentor for junior researchers, assisting them in navigating the transition from academia to UX research.