I am a Postdoctoral Researcher and SUNY PRODIG Fellow at the University at Albany, working at the intersection of computing education and human-computer interaction (HCI) with Dr. Jeff Offutt. I use a mix of research methods—particularly qualitative and design-based approaches—and I’m interested in how emerging technologies like large language models (LLMs) and generative AI can shape educational futures. 

Teaching and mentorship are at the heart of my academic path, and I’m dedicated to building learning spaces that inspire curiosity, support growth, and cultivate a sense of inclusion and belonging.

Previously, I completed my Ph.D. at Oregon State University in the EPIC Lab with Dr. Anita Sarma. During my doctoral studies, I was also involved in collaborations across academia and non-profits focused on broadening participation in computing. 

Aug 2025: Excited to be teaching ICSI 407 Human Computer Interaction for the Fall 2025 semester!

April 2025: I presented our recent work on Systematizing Inclusive Design in MOSIP at the IEEE/ACM International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE 2025) in Ottawa!

Jan 2025: Our paper Insights from the Frontline: GenAI Utilization Among Software Engineering Students got accepted to ICSE 2025!

Nov 2024: Started at the University at Albany as a Postdoctoral Researcher in CS. If you're in the upstate New York area or interested in collaborating, please reach out!

Sep 2024: Successfully defended my dissertation!