Multiple papers accepted at conferences including CHI23, CSCW23, CSCW'22, ASSETS '22; received NEBHE’s North Star Collective Faculty Fellowship; successfully reappointed as Assistant Professor; proposal “Integrating Design for Diversity (D4D) Concepts in Computer Science Curriculum” received the Academic Innovation Fund from Clark University.
Research Experience
Currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Clark University; served as Meta Co-Chair for CSCW23; involved in multiple projects such as examining racism and racial movements on video-sharing platforms.
Education
Obtained a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Virginia Tech, advised by Dr. Scott McCrickard.
Background
Research field is human-computer interaction and social computing. Studies video-sharing and its collaborative and community activities on social media. Uses machine learning, natural language processing, and crowdsourcing to reveal video patterns and the roles and affordances of video-sharing platforms. Explores the possibilities of using online videos to support mental health, social and emotional well-being, and awareness of social justice issues.