During my Masters in Human-Computer Interaction, I carried out research at the Center for Simulation and Synthetic Humans, an award winning research lab at UT Dallas. This experience allowed me to contribute to projects that integrate AI, machine learning, and immersive technologies to develop high-fidelity digital human avatars and complex simulation tools.
Dallas Texas, Mar 2018 - Nov 2020
Overview
Key Responsibilities
As Project Manager, I led a multidisciplinary team in collaboration with Dr. Zielke to develop an innovative virtual teacher application designed to enhance reading and writing skills for dyslexic students.
Collaborating with dyslexia education experts in Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, I gathered requirements and created detailed storyboards to align the application with educational standards and user needs.
I also managed research protocols, prepared IRB documents, conducted literature reviews, and contributed to grant proposals, successfully securing funding for HCI-related research initiatives in the lab.
Achievements
Over the time period of 2.5 years, we successfully delivered 7 project deliverables timely meeting all the requirement criteria of the Dyslexia Education Curriculum.
The system received a positive response from experimental studies conducted with students and dyslexia therapists, and is currently being tested in four Dallas-Fort Worth-area school districts.
In addition, Scottish Rite Hospital is preparing trainers throughout USA so they can share the program with educators in multiple regions.
