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.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 37 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Harbin (8:0 E)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
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


Ephemeris for April 1, 1961
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 1, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 1, 2024 |
---|---|---|---|
Sun | 11 Aries 11 | 11 Aries 55 | 12 Gemini 20 |
Moon | 10 Libra 23 | 29 Sagittarius 51 | 6 Aquarius 8 |
Mercury | 16 Pisces 0 | 27 Aries 11 | 5 Cancer 30 |
Venus | 26 Aries 27 | 25 Pisces 4 | 27 Aries 51 |
Mars | 13 Cancer 30 | 7 Pisces 8 | 15 Leo 9 |
Jupiter | 2 Aquarius 38 | 17 Taurus 22 | 6 Aquarius 52 |
Saturn | 28 Capricorn 57 | 13 Pisces 34 | 29 Capricorn 41 |
Uranus | 22 Leo 2 | 20 Taurus 49 | 22 Leo 13 |
Neptune | 10 Scorpio 41 | 27 Pisces 55 | 9 Scorpio 4 |
Pluto | 6 Virgo 1 | 1 Aquarius 51 | 5 Virgo 36 |
Rahu | 4 Virgo 34 | 16 Aries 2 | 1 Virgo 13 |
Ketu | 4 Pisces 34 | 16 Libra 2 | 1 Pisces 13 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

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