Collaborates with older adults, community stakeholders, memory care facilities, and technical teams to design a robot that resonates with the users' ikigai, aiming to have robots play a meaningful role in people's lives. This initiative is a critical part of her doctoral research in Informatics, focusing on facilitating active aging through inclusive, purposeful, and engaging technology.
Education
Ph.D. student in Informatics at Indiana University, conducting research under the guidance of Dr. Selma Šabanović and Dr. David Crandall; also works closely with Dr. Christina Chung to understand the needs of caregivers and older adults, improving their relationships.
Background
Co-Designer and Roboticist (HRI) specializing in Gerontology and Technology Integration for Active Aging. Aims to create co-design experiences that position older adults and their caregivers as central contributors to the design process, evolving co-design into a dynamic, active aging initiative.