Laleh Nourian
Doctoral Research Assistant
Hey there! My name is Laleh. I am a Ph.D. student in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at the Rochester Institute of Technology and a member of the Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (CAIR).
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About Me
I'm a Ph.D. student, experienced in HCI, UX, and Accessibility research at the CAIR Lab, Rochester Institute of Technology. My work involves independent research on cross-cultural perspectives in accessible design and collaborative studies on the cultural and ethical aspects of AI, focusing on topics related to Deaf culture and Generative AI in American Sign Language (ASL) learning.
Education & Experience
Education
2021 - Present
Ph.D. in Computing and Information Sciences
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, USA
2015 - 2020
B.Sc. in Computer Science
Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
Professional Experiences
2021 - Present
Doctoral Research Assistant, Advised by
Dr. Garreth Tigwell, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Qualitative and quantitative HCI research, primarily, on the intersection of accessible design and culture, with an experience in AI and Deaf culture research.
Interests & Skills
INTERESTS:
HCI and UX Research
Digital Accessibility
Culture and Design
AI Ethics
Mentoring and Teaching
SKILLS:
Analytical Thinking
Interviewing and Surveys
Focus Groups
Presentation and Teaching
Writing Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
