Leads the C3 Lab, conducting multiple interdisciplinary research projects.
Collaborates with Prof. Ryan L. Boyd (Stony Brook University) on social media design.
Works with Prof. Naomi Yamashita and Dr. Jack Jamieson (NTT Research Labs, Japan) on cross-cultural collaboration systems.
Partners with Prof. Melanie Zurba (Dalhousie University) on Indigenous technology and data.
Collaborates with Prof. Geoffrey Messier (Engineering) and Prof. Gina Dimitropoulos (Social Work) on data tools for emergency shelter staff.
Background
Research focuses on human-centered technology design to bridge cultural barriers, improve collaboration, and build community.
Aims to address timely, high-impact societal challenges through socially-conscious technological solutions that promote social good.
Emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and interdisciplinary collaboration, frequently working with psychologists and artists.
Work situated within Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Design, Social Computing, CSCW, and Information Visualization (InfoVis).
Research areas include: rethinking social media for meaningful connection, biofeedback and artistic technologies for emotional regulation, AI for equitable cross-cultural hiring, collaboration systems for distributed teams, interactive public space encounters, data tools for emergency shelters, open data visualizations, and Indigenous technology and data.