CV
Education
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2021 - 2026 PhD in Computing and Information Systems
University of North Carolina at Charlotte \n Human-Centered Computing Lab - Dissertation : Design Patterns for Virtual Worlds
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2021 Master of Science in Information Technology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte -
2021 Master of Science in Computational Design
University of North Carolina at Charlotte -
2013 Master of Science in Architectural Engineering
Rouzbahan Institute of Higher Education -
2010 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
Tabriz Art University
Research Experience
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2019 - Present Graduate Research Assistant
Human-Centered Computing Lab, UNC Charlotte - Conducted qualitative research with 14 educators and 9 student focus groups
- Developed Socio-Spatial Embodiment (SSE) Model for virtual learning environments
- Published 8 papers (7 as first author) in HCI and education technology venues
Teaching Experience
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2019 - Present Teaching Assistant
UNC Charlotte - UX Research courses
- Provided feedback on usability testing and qualitative research methods
Publications
- 8 peer-reviewed publications in virtual learning environments and HCI
- 7 first-author papers on socio-spatial embodiment and virtual world design
- See publications page for full list
Research Interests
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Human-Computer Interaction
- Virtual world design for education
- Socio-spatial embodiment in learning environments
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Educational Technology
- Desktop virtual worlds vs video conferencing
- Design patterns for virtual learning spaces
Technical Skills
- 3D Modeling: Rhino, Unity
- Programming: Python, JavaScript
- Research Methods: Qualitative analysis, psychometric scale development, usability testing