Human-guided autonomy
Interfaces that help people specify goals, preferences, and corrections to autonomous systems.
HRI · HCI · Human-centered intelligent systems
Celine Mang
I'm a first-year Computer Science Ph.D. student at George Mason University, working with Dr. David Porfirio in the Autonomous Robot Interaction (ARI) Laboratory. My research interests center on human-robot interaction, with a broader interest in building intelligent systems that people can understand, guide, and trust.
Now
Since Fall 2026, I have been pursuing my Ph.D. in Computer Science at George Mason University, researching human-robot interaction with Dr. David Porfirio at the ARI Lab.
Research direction
Building agency into intelligent systems.
I am interested in how people communicate intent to autonomous systems, understand their behavior, and retain meaningful control. My background in immersive interaction and human-in-the-loop AI gives me a foundation for studying these questions in HRI.
Interaction with AI agents
Mixed-initiative systems that explain recommendations and preserve human approval for consequential actions.
Embodied & immersive interaction
Using VR and interactive prototypes to study behavior, affect, spatial understanding, and trust.
Projects
HUMAN-IN-THE-LOOP AI
Agent1000
Detect→Explain→Approve→Act
145routed AI agents
2person dev team
Full-stackproduct ownership
01 · Featured
Agent1000
AI Product Developer Full-timeDesigned and built human-in-the-loop AI products whose recommendations expose supporting evidence and require human approval before sensitive actions. Implemented the frontend, backend, multi-tenant data layer, LLM routing, evaluation, and deployment.
APR — AUG 2026
02
Smash-High
Project Leader VR DeveloperSpearheading a VR gaming experience, managing a cross-functional team, and optimizing gameplay performance.
2024
Education
Fall 2026 — Present
Ph.D. in Computer Science
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Working with Dr. David Porfirio in the Autonomous Robot Interaction (ARI) Laboratory.
Research focus: Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)
Aug 2021 — Dec 2024
B.S. Computer Science
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Minor in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Relevant Courses: Virtual Reality Systems, Human-Centered Design, Machine Learning
Interests
Hiking & Outdoors
Exploring trails and breathing fresh air to reset and find inspiration.
Running
A daily discipline for physical and mental clarity.