Researcher based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Currently conducting human-centered research at Oracle.

Intro

My research is in the areas of human-computer interaction (HCI) and computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW), with a particular interest in user experience, urban computing and social computing.

Within this space, I explore a range of projects involving the design, development, and evaluation of communication technologies. I study social behaviours, user interactions, group collaboration, and information-sharing practices. This interdisciplinary research involves the use of methodological tools from various fields, including design, sociology, psychology, and computer science.

About

I am an experienced technology leader with 15+ years of professional and UX research experience studying user behaviors. My professional experience includes leading cross-team collaborations to deliver technology solutions. I possess a strong research record contributing 40+ publications to the HCI/UX discipline.

Education

Postdoctoral Researcher in Accessibility and Aging (2018-2021)
ACT Research Group, School of Information Studies, McGill University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human-Computer Interaction (2013-2018)
Connections Lab, School of Interactive Arts and Technology, Simon Fraser University

Master of Science (MSc) in Human-Computer Interaction (2011-2013)
Connections Lab, School of Interactive Arts and Technology, Simon Fraser University

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Applied Computer Science, HCI specialization (2008-2010)
School of Computing, British Columbia Institute of Technology

Awards & Recognitions

  • The NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships – Doctoral (PGS D) program provides financial support to high-calibre students who are engaged in an eligible doctoral program in natural sciences or engineering.

  • Through the Women Techmakers Scholars Program - formerly the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Program - Google is furthering Dr. Anita Borg’s vision of creating gender equality in the field of computer science by encouraging women to excel in computing and technology and become active leaders and role models in the field.

  • The province of British Columbia has funded BC Graduate Scholarships (BCGS) in any field of study, with emphasis on research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields

  • The GRAND NCE (Graphics, Animation and New Media Network of Centres of Excellence) was created in 2009 through the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) program to employ an interdisciplinary and interconnected approach to address Canada’s technological, creative, socio-economic, legal and cultural challenges in digital media.

  • This award goes to PhD students who have made excellent progress in their degree, completing all university and program requirements.

  • SFU's Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies offers merit-based awards to graduate students who have achieved high academic achievement.

  • This award is intended to provide financial support for a student pursuing a graduate degree in research relevant to the area of Intelligent Systems.

  • The Special Graduate Entrance Scholarship (SGES) is intended primarily as a means of recruiting outstanding applicants for admission.

  • Best Paper Awards are presented at many ACM conferences to authors whose work represents groundbreaking research in their respective areas. By recognizing these select papers for their ingenuity and importance, ACM highlights some of the theoretical and practical innovations that are likely to shape the future of computing.