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I'm Laleh Nourian

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Laleh Nourian (she/her)

Doctoral HCI Researcher

I'm Laleh Nourian, an HCI researcher at the CAIR Lab, Rochester Institute of Technology, and a Research Fellow in the AWARE-AI NSF program. 

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As a qualitative and mixed-method researchers, I focus on User Experience, user-centered AI, and Accessibility research. My primary work centers around cross-cultural perspectives in accessible design and user-centered AI, with publications across top-tier HCI venues such as CHI, ASSETS, and TACCESS. 

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I led a workshop at ASSETS 2024, focusing on accessibility research strategies and challenges across the globe. In addition to my accessibility-focused research, I serve as a Research Fellow at the AWARE-AI NSF program, leading research on user-centered and responsible AI. 

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I love exploring user insights through an in-depth understanding of how people experience and design technology. My guiding philosophy is simple: if design is meant for all, then it should be created by all!

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Please check out my CV, from the menu, for the most recent detailed updates on my work. 

Professional Education & Experience

Education

Professional Experience

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2021 - Present

Ph.D. in Computing and Information Sciences
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, USA

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2015 - 2020
B.Sc. in Computer Science
Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

Doctoral HCI Researcher &

Research Fellow:

  • Nearly 5 years of experience in qualitative and mixed-method HCI research.

  • Leading cross-functional and cross-cultural end-to-end user research.

  • Analyzing user experience and needs. 

  • Translating findings into actionable design and product requirements.

  • Mentoring research assistants

Professional Interests & Skills

Topics of Interests

Cross-cultural Design

Digital Accessibility

non-WEIRD HCI

Culture and Accessible Design

User-centred AI research

AI Ethics

Culturally Inclusive AI​​

Skills

User Research

Interviewing and Surveys

Focus Groups

Design and Diary studies
Presentation and Teaching
Reporting and Writing
Teamwork and Collaboration

Laleh Nourian, Doctoral HCI Researcher

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