Shumin Zhai is a Chinese-born American Canadian research scientist and inventor in human-computer interaction (HCI). Known for his work on input devices, swipe-gesture-based touchscreen keyboards, and eye-tracking interfaces, he invented the ShapeWriter text entry method for smartphones. His research has significantly influenced HCI models and user interface designs. Zhai has received multiple prestigious awards for his publications and currently serves as a Principal Scientist at Google, focusing on human-device input methods and haptics systems.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 286 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Harbin (8:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Shumin
excellent, beautiful (Chinese)
Read Full Shumin Name AnalysisApril 1, 1961 Facts
Generation Group
Shumin Zhai belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Harbin
Occupation: scientist
Employers: Google
Awards Received: ACM Distinguished Member
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for April 1, 1961
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11 Aries 11 | 11 Aries 41 | 13 Gemini 18 |
| Moon | 10 Libra 23 | 19 Taurus 50 | 20 Aquarius 33 |
| Mercury | 16 Pisces 0 | 28 Pisces 39 | 6 Cancer 18 |
| Venus | 26 Aries 27 | 27 Pisces 28 | 28 Aries 39 |
| Mars | 13 Cancer 30 | 23 Cancer 39 | 15 Leo 43 |
| Jupiter | 2 Aquarius 38 | 16 Gemini 0 | 6 Aquarius 50 |
| Saturn | 28 Capricorn 57 | 24 Pisces 26 | 29 Capricorn 39 |
| Uranus | 22 Leo 2 | 24 Taurus 47 | 22 Leo 15 |
| Neptune | 10 Scorpio 41 | 0 Aries 3 | 9 Scorpio 3 |
| Pluto | 6 Virgo 1 | 3 Aquarius 33 | 5 Virgo 36 |
| Rahu | 4 Virgo 34 | 26 Pisces 43 | 1 Virgo 10 |
| Ketu | 4 Pisces 34 | 26 Virgo 43 | 1 Pisces 10 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Shumin Zhai's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 27 November, 2025
