Received the SIGCHI Outstanding Dissertation Award in 2023.
Research Experience
Worked at Microsoft Research, Google, and Apple. Teaches Accessible Computing, Audio AI, and User Interface Design at the undergraduate level, and Advanced Accessibility and Human-Computer Interaction at the graduate level. Organizes studio-style DIY workshops for students from diverse educational backgrounds; led seven global workshops in five countries so far.
Education
PhD from the University of Washington; MS from the MIT Media Lab.
Background
Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, with affiliated appointments in the School of Information and Michigan Medicine. Directs the Soundability Lab, exploring how hearing can become an editable, programmable interface. Designs human-centered AI systems that empower people to shape their perception and interaction with sound. Research field is human-audio interaction, intersecting HCI, Audio AI, Accessibility, and Hearing Health.
Miscellany
Certified scuba instructor. Advises businesses on effective prompting strategies to integrate generative AI into their workflows.