Education

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA

Ph.D. in Information Sciences (Aug. 2023 - Present)

Advisor: Dr. JooYoung Seo
Focusing on utilizing immersive technologies and Generative AI to enhance accessibility for blind and visually impaired individuals.
Researching methods for implementing multi-modal interfaces for Data Visualization Paradigms, improving accessibility for Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals.
Achieved a GPA of 4.0/4.0 in the first two semesters of Doctoral Studies.

Masters in Library and Information Sciences (Aug. 2023 - Present)

Courses streamlined towards Data Science, Accessibility and Information Management.

B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering - Graduated Summa Cum Laude (Sept. 2019 - Jul. 2023)

Advisor: Dr. Sophia Rahaman
- Undergraduate Thesis: The Privacy Concerns of Older Adults when Interacting with Voice Agents within a Smart Home Environment – a Preliminary Scoping Analysis.
Curated a model for a Conversational Agent catering to the needs of Older Adults, and provided recommendations for modifying current systems to enhance Older Adult Engagement.
Addressed privacy concerns of older adults in smart home environments, emphasizing user-friendly voice and touch interface prototypes.
Maintained a high academic performance with GPA scores: 9.86, 9.91, 9.83, 9.67, 9.86, 9.5, 9.8, 10
Graduated with a CGPA of 9.80/10.