I'm a third-year Computer Science student at Northeastern University with a concentration in Human-Centered Computing. My research sits at the intersection of HCI, robotics, and the natural world — I study how people interact with robots, and how we can build technology that genuinely serves animals too.
Research
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Human-Robot Interaction — PARCS Lab (Prof. Zhi Tan) How a robot's physical and social presentation shapes people's willingness to engage with it. Published at HRI '26: "Meet My Sidekick!": Effects of Separate Identities and Control of a Single Robot in HRI
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Animal-Computer Interaction — INTERACT Animal Lab (Prof. Rebecca Kleinberger) Designing technology systems built for animals — centering animal agency and experience rather than just human convenience. Published at CHI '26: BearBubbles: Interactive Olfactory Enrichment to Encourage Foraging in Zoo Animals
Beyond the code
When I'm not at a computer, I'm usually at a laser cutter — I design and cut pieces from MDF using Adobe Illustrator, from earrings and coasters to trivets and frames.
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