🔍  RESEARCH

I'm a mixed-methods researcher using data to design experiences across physical and digital spaces 🚀

Methods / Skills 

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9+ years of UX research experience with both qualitative and quantitative methods


Qualitative 

Interviews, observations (ethnographic research), focus groups, delphi method, RITE usability testing, co-design workshops, 


Quantitative  

Survey, R studio, python, log analysis, data science... 

Education


M.S. Cornell University 

B.S. Design & Environmental Analysis 


Academic Research

Labs are part of Cornell's Human Ecology School, and Cornell Tech. 

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Cornell Tech Social Technologies Lab 

Conducting experiments in virtual environments (VR) using crowdsourced platforms (AMT). 

→ Project: Web-based vr experiments powered by the crowd (medium article) 

→ Publication: Web-based vr experiments powered by the crowd (ACM)  

→ Presented the project at NYC Media Lab Demo Expo 2018


Fiber Science & Apparel Design 

Part of a $2M+ grant from ARPA-E, research informed the product design of thermoregulated garments, taking the product from V1 ⟶ V2 ensuring product-market fit. 

→ Project: Thermoregulatory Clothing System

→ Publication: Thermoelectric air conditioning undergarment for personal thermal management and HVAC energy saving (published after I left)


Integrated Workplace Strategies Lab

Evaluated the corporate workspaces, helping RAND move to an open office plan, and Boeing evaluate changes in it's workplace design. 

→ Project: What Happens When RAND Rethinks its Workspace 

→ Project: Cubes to Collaboration: A Generational Divide In the Workplace (M.S. Thesis) 


CU Ergo Lab

Ergonomic evaluation of products, including: handheld products, wearable tech, appliances, and office furniture.  

→ Publication: Effects of Active Sitting Chairs on Short-Duration Computer Task Performance, Postural Risks, Perceived Pain, Comfort and Fatigue

→ Publication: Effects of Active Versus Static Standing on Short-Duration Computer Task Performance, Postural Risks, Perceived Pain, Comfort and Fatigue


Design User Experience Technology Lab

Evaluating the response (through eye-tracking and facial tracking) of users having varying levels of control in virtual environments. 


Lectures & Workshops

Adjunct teaching and guest lectures  

Cornell University 

Design Thinking Workshop (partnered with Medium + Google)

DEA 1050: Career Explorations, Human-Factors in Industry 

DEA 5540 Workplace Strategy Studio: Making the Transition into Industry 


Barcelona Technology School (BTS)

Human-Factors in Industry 

History of Human-Factors and Industry Applications 


Harrisburg University

HCID 680-90: Service Design

HCID 504: Qualitative Discovery Research

HCID 680-92: Design of Smart Technology

IMED - Personal Branding & Storytelling Workshop 


Arizona State University (sponsored by HFES Chapter)

Human-Factors Portfolio WorkshopÂ