UX Designer & Researcher
Rochester Institute of Technology
Sep 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 7 months)
• Led a NSF-funded user research study on human-AI collaboration in qualitative data analysis, conducting 1:1 and focus group interviews with 16 experienced researchers to investigate preferences between human-initiated vs AI-initiated coding, bias reduction, trust and ownership in AI-assisted coding. • Built and moderated 10+ usability testing for ChromaScribe, an AI-based qualitative data analysis tool prototype, gathering insights to refine user experience design and feasibility. • Developed and implemented a scalable research framework, overseeing participant recruitment, structured questionnaires, and moderated interviews. Performed thematic analysis and produced reports with detailed findings that led to 24% improvement in research