People
Ph.D. Students
Paul Ezeamii
Ph.D. Student, Computing and Information Sciences
Personal Website
pe3814@rit.edu
Research Areas: ADHD, Neurodiversity, Accessibility, Assistive Technologies, Computing Education
Ester Chen
Ph.D. Student, Computing and Information Sciences
Personal website
esterchen@mail.rit.edu
Research Areas: Human-Computer Interaction, Visualization, Accessibility
Md Abu Bakar Siddique
Ph.D. Student, Computing and Information Sciences
Personal website
ms7607@rit.edu
Research Areas: Data Visualization, Accessibility, Human-Computer Interaction
Utkarsha Kshirsagar
Ph.D. Student, Computing and Information Sciences
Personal website
uk9263@rit.edu
Research Areas: Human-Computer Interaction, Accessibility
Sarah Andrew
Ph.D. Student, Computing and Information Sciences
Personal website
sa2941@rit.edu
Research Areas: Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Accessibility
Laleh Nourian Crowe
Ph.D. Student, Computing and Information Sciences
Personal Website
Google Scholar
LinkedIn
ln2293@rit.edu
Research Areas: HCI, cultural inclusion, user-centered AI, accessibility, user experience
Ziming Li
Ph.D. Student, Computing and Information Sciences
Personal Website
zl1398@rit.edu
Research Areas: Human-computer Interaction, Virtual Reality, Accessibility, Large Language Models, LLM-driven Agents, Social Communication Training, Assistive Technology
MS Students
Andrew Ratayczak
MS-HCI Graduate Research Assistant
Personal Website
ajr2558@rit.edu
Research Interests: user experience research, accessibility, blind/visually impaired, digital art, self-expression, disability joy, AR/VR, haptic rendering
Chris Dougall
MS-HCI Graduate Research Assistant
Personal Website
crd3973@rit.edu
Research Interests: human computer interaction, user experience, creative design, accessible design
Shreya Rana
MS-HCI Graduate Research Assistant
Personal Website
sr3296@rit.edu
Research Interests: user experience research, accessibility, blind/visually impaired, digital art, self-expression, disability joy, AR/VR, haptic rendering
Maya Lane
Research Assistant
Personal Website
sr3296@rit.edu
Research Interests: Accessibility, Cognitive Psychology, Cultural HCI, User Experience, Visual Design
Stephanie Patterson
Research Assistant
slp9101@rit.edu
Research Interests: accessibility, linguistics, sign language technology, user experience research, accessible research methods, captioning, d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing community
CAIR Alumni
- Chanchal Agrawal - Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Accessibility.
- Akhter Al Amin - Accessibility, Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning.
- AbdulRhman Al Khanifer - Requirements engineering, situational awareness designs and metrics, accessibility, human computer interaction, usability and user experience.
- Sedeeq Al-khazraji - Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Motion Capture Data Analysis, Modeling American Sign Language.
- Khaled Albusays - Software Engineering Requirements, Accessibility, Human-Computer Interaction, Technologies for People who are Visually Impaired.
- Stefan Aleksic - Human computer interaction, accessibility.
- Oliver Alonzo - Human-Computer Interaction and Accessibility, especially research on technologies for users who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Jason Antal - Programming, Accessibility for People who are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, Technology/policy integration
- Miko Arayata - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Nicole Baldwin - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Niharika Bandla - Software development.
- Dymen Barkins - Human Computer Interaction, Accessibility.
- Larwan Berke - Human Computer Interaction, Animation Technologies, Accessibility for People who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.
- Daniel Boaitey - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Alex Bowen - Web Development, Blind user accessibility, Usability, Programming Education.
- Alessandra David Brandao - Human computer interaction, accessibility.
- Neckeya Brown - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Keith Cahalane - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Christopher Caulfield - Human Computer Interaction, Accessibility for People who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.
- Rachel Celestine - Research on the Efficacy of Various Methods of Training Computing Undergraduates on Computing Accessibility.
- Piper Chester - Human Computer Interaction, specifically pertaining to Accessibility and Usability.
- Paula Conn - Human computer interaction, accessibility, technologies for people with aphasia.
- Briana Davis - Linguistically analyzing videos of American Sign Language (ASL), accessibility for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Becca Dingman - Human Computer Interaction, Accessibility for People who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.
- Abhay Dixit - Human Computer Interaction, Accessibility for People who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.
- Randolph Duke II - Usability testing and user experience (UX) design and research.
- Jason Durek - American Sign Language linguistic analyst, Automatic Speech Recognition Technologies, Sign Language Technologies.
- Vivekanand Elango - Human computer Interaction (Currently Mobile), Accessibility, psychology (Behavioral) and implementation framework.
- Ruiwen Fan - Human Computer Interaction, Accessibility, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Programming, Wearables and IoT.
- Shuishi Fang - Research on eye-tracking interaction with low-cost hardware for accessibility applications.
- Lexa Frail - Sociolinguistics, accessibility, linguistically analyzing videos of signers to identify and match key grammatical features both on the hands and on the face.
- Anupama Garani - Design and development of user interface for designing ASL animation signs and sentences.
- Badri Ghimire - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Abraham Glasser - Accessible technology for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, with a focus on automatic speech recognition.
- Jigar Gohel - Machine learning, Motion Capture Data Analysis, Modeling American Sign Language.
- Harshad Golwalkar - Game engine programming and 3D animation technologies for producing virtual human animations of American Sign Language (ASL).
- Jonathan Gomes - Analyzing videos of ASL students and native signers in order to identify linguistic constructions or production errors.
- Alexis Gordon - Human-computer interaction, accessibility, usability testing.
- Taylor Gotfrid - Human Computer Interaction, Accessibility, Usability Testing, Prototyping.
- Megan Gross - Linguistically analyzing videos of American Sign Language (ASL), accessibility for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Chen Guo - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Yuqing Guo - Human Computer Interaction, Accessibility for People who are Blind and Visually Impaired.
- Dhananjai ("Jai") Hariharan - Use of eye-tracking technologies in usability experiments; analysis of data from eye-tracking, motion-capture, and other human sensors.
- Taylor Harris - Linguistically analyzing videos of American Sign Language (ASL), accessibility for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Kira Hart - Linguistically analyzing videos of American Sign Language (ASL), accessibility for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Saad Hassan - Human-Computer Interaction, Accessibility for People who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing, Natural Language Processing, Information Retrieval.
- David Hoppough - Analyzing videos of native ASL users in order to identify language variations related to ethnic backgrounds.
- Adrienne Howad - Linguistically analyzing videos and motion-data of American Sign Language (ASL).
- Velvet Howland - Linguistically analyzing videos of American Sign Language (ASL), accessibility for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Cole Inniss - User-Experience, Product Design, Accessibility, and Inclusivity.
- Erin Ireland - Linguistically analyzing videos to identify and match key grammatical features both on the hands and on the face.
- Afifi Ishak - Designing American Sign Language (ASL) animation for stimuli in experimental studies with ASL signers.
- Nayeri Jacobo - Design of method cards to improve accessible design; hidden interfaces.
- Spandana Jaggumantri - Studying the user experience of linguistic contributors and designing the movements of a single ASL sign.
- Xiaofu Jin - Assistive Technology, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Deep Learning.
- Sushant Kafle - Human Computer Interaction, Computational Linguistics, Accessibility for People who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.
- Manisha Kamarushi - Human-Computer Interaction, Accessibility.
- Abhishek Kannekanti - Studying/analyzing accessibility challenges and user experiences to create authoring tool for ASL animations.
- Ben Kassman - Using stat analysis techniques to develop requirements for software for students using ASL
- Anmol Kaur - Evaluation studies and video recording sessions involving ASL students.
- Amelia Keller - Human Computer Interaction, Accessibility.
- Alex Kramer - Mobile Web Applications and Integration for Supporting Scheduling and Logistics for User-Based Studies of Accessibility.
- Alexandria LeClerc - Usability and Accessibility in Creating Intuitive Systems for a Diverse Set of Users
- Sooyeon Lee - Human-computer interaction, accessibility.
- Dara Levy - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Ben Leyer - Linguistically analyzing videos of American Sign Language (ASL), collecting sign language linguistic data.
- Jessica Li - Subtle gaze guidance for accessible captioning.
- Jinlan Li - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Stephanie Ludi - Software engineering (requirements, testing), human-computer interaction (modeling, usability testing, accessibility), mobile Systems, computer science education.
- Wenhao Luebs - Human-Computer Interaction, Accessibility, Usability Testing.
- Matthew Luettgen - Eye-tracking based magnification for people with low-vision.
- Aakash Maddi - Design of accessible and productivity tools; Currently working on designing software tools for students using text-simplification reading-assistance software.
- Vaishnavi Mande - Human Computer Interaction, Usability Testing, Accessibility, Programming.
- Sunny Manduva - Human-Computer Interaction, Accessibility for People who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing, Design for Social Accessibility.
- Sabarinathan Masilamani - Human-computer Interaction, Specialized in wearables especially smartwatches and glass, User Experience Design and Research, Web and Mobile Engineer
- Natalie Maus - Eye-tracking based magnification for people with low-vision.
- Grace McPherson - Designing applications that make learning in the classroom accessible and enhance their educational experience
- Kellie Menzies - Experimental and Survey Studies, Accessibility for People who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.
- Jennifer Meyers - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Abhishek Suhas Mhatre - Analyzing human behavior and use of computer systems using eye-tracking.
- Rezylle (Rez) Milallos - Human-Computer Interaction, Accessibility.
- Ashley Miller - Software testing, Accessibility, Evaluation of the efficacy of instructional methods for promoting accessibility awareness among computing bachelors degree students.
- Joshua Miller - Sonification, Human Computer Interaction, Accessibility.
- Amelia Milling - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- GuanZi Min - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Sarah Morgenthal - Linguistically analyzing videos of American Sign Language (ASL), accessibility for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Kellie Mullaney - Linguistically analyzing videos of American Sign Language (ASL), collecting sign language linguistic data.
- Jade Myers - Human-Computer Interaction and Accessibility, especially research on technologies for 3D printing of prosthetics.
- Diego Navarro - Linguistically analyzing videos of American Sign Language (ASL), accessibility for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Hugo Nicolau - Human-computer interaction, accessibility, wearables, and mobile interfaces, focusing on the design, development, and evaluation of novel interaction techniques for people with disabilities.
- Aditya Padhye - Studying the user experience of linguistic contributors and designing a new interface for ASL animation software.
- Nidhi Palan - Evaluation of the efficacy of instructional methods for promoting accessibility awareness among computing bachelors degree students.
- Cashmere Pascual - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Kasmira Patel - Experiments involving deaf and hard-of-hearing research participants; experimental user study design and conduct.
- Rohan Patel - Understanding how accessibility is perceived by technology professionals in the tech industry.
- Brian Penly - Gathering requirements for educational software for students learning American Sign Language (ASL); evaluation studies and video recording sessions involving ASL students.
- Sree Pillutla - Human Computer Interaction, Accessibility, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Experience.
- Konce Quispe - Accessibility, Human Computer Interaction, Usability Testing.
- Marlena Rauber - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Jaron Rehkop - Accessibility for People who are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
- Aiko Resendiz - Linguistically analyzing videos to identify and match key grammatical features both on the hands and on the face.
- Nicholas Rudar - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Madison Russell - Human-computer interaction, accessibility.
- Dalton Rutledge - Subtle gaze guidance for accessible captioning.
- Daniel Saavedra - Enable better communication between hearing and DHH by utilizing access technology.
- Jake Schwall - Linguistically analyzing videos of American Sign Language (ASL), accessibility for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Catherine Seita - Accessibility for People who are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
- Matt Seita - Human Computer Interaction, Accessibility for People who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.
- Binit Shah - Human computer interaction, accessibility.
- Parin Shah - Human computer interaction, accessibility.
- Rahul Shah - Instructional technology, automatic captioning, access technology for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Utsav Shah - Game engine programming, 3D Animation Technology, Accessibility.
- Jeremy Sheffield - Analyzing videos of ASL for language variations, gender differences, and occurrences of epenthesis and deletion in signs
- Max Shengelia - Human-computer interaction, accessibility.
- Christine Singh - Creating sign language stimuli in support of linguistic and neuropsychology studies, linguistically analyzing videos of ASL.
- Kimberly Sookoo - Accessibility for students who are visually impaired, Human-computer interaction.
- Abigail Spring - Improving the technologies used to make real time communication between deaf/hard of hearing and hearing easier.
- Manu Suresh - Human-Computer Interaction and Accessibility, especially research on technologies for users who are blind or who have low vision, including smart canes for blind users.
- Shreya Tadas - Human computer interaction, accessibility.
- Tomomi Takeuchi - Human-Computer Interaction, Global Communication, International Design, Language Accessibility
- Vinita Tibdewal - Conducting research on security and privacy issues for people who identify as deaf or hard of hearing.
- Eric Tong - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Gillian Trommer - Linguistically analyzing videos of ASL signers, improving feedback mechanisms, making ASL recording and feedback software more user friendly.
- Caleb Van Der Werf - Game engine programming and 3D animation technologies for producing virtual human animations of American Sign Language (ASL).
- Saish Vaniyamparambath - Studying the user experience of linguistic contributors and designing a new interface for our ASL animation software, Studying the User Experience of web, mobile and tablet apps developed for the visually impaired.
- Yiwen (Molly) Wang - Human-computer interaction, accessibility.
- Matthew Watkins - Human-computer interaction, accessibility.
- Stacey Watson - Usable and accessible computing security and privacy, computing education, and broadening participation in computing.
- Andre Webster - Collecting linguistic data necessary to support the training of models of text-complexity for reading-assistant software.
- Mackenzie Willard - American Sign Language linguistic analyst, coordination of researchers conducting the linguistic annotation of ASL video data.
- Peter Yeung - Human-Computer Interaction, Usability Testing, Accessibility for People who are Deaf or Hard-of-hearing.
- Melissa Young - Accessibility, Human Computer Interaction.
- Qiwen Zhao - Human-computer interaction, accessibility, usability testing, effective methods of teaching accessibility.