Since the age of 20, I have been a non-stop learner in the field of HCI/UX/UI design and research. Sweet! A never ending path…
I successfully delivered UX strategy and customized discovery results for cross-functional teams on 15+ projects. Also, I have been recognized with 20+ awards and grants for my work.
I have bravely faced the storms and challenges of my life. There were times when I felt frustrated, tears rolling down my cheeks, when I was pushed back and rejected many times, and when my efforts seemed in vain. But each time, I emerged stronger, becoming a better version of myself. So, I am no longer afraid of difficulties or challenges. I’ve learned to move forward while embracing the moments along the way.
In the following, you might see my studies, awards and, papers. If you scroll down a bit, you will find my hobbies too. 😉
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
Ph.D. in HCI-Computer Science- Full Scholarship, University of Malaya, KL, Malaysia
M.Sc. in Interactive Art & Technology – Full Scholarship, GPA ~ 3.60, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada
B.Sc. in Information Science & Architecture – Full Scholarship, GPA~ 4.0, First rank among more than 120 students, University of Isfahan, Iran
AWARDS, HONOURS & GRANTS
Google UX Design Professional Course Scholarship
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)-W Scholarship: HCI research, Celebrating and Advocating for Women in Computing, United States
UX Strategy Scholarship: Nelson Noman Group, United States
Research Travel Awards (3 times): Simon Fraser University, Canada
Innovation Seed Award: Social Innovation Seed Award, SFU and Embark Sustainability, Canada
Graduate Fellowship Award: Simon Fraser University, Canada
High Impact Research Grant: Ministry of Higher Education, KL, Malaysia
PPP Grants (4 times): Research Management and Monitoring Institute, UM, KL, Malaysia,
PyCon Award: Python Association, KL, Malaysi
Best Thesis Award: Science Ministry, Iran
Exceptional Talented Students Award, University of Isfahan, Iran
Student Excellence Recognition Award (Three years), iSchool, University of Isfahan, Iran
PUBLICATIONS
I have several papers on HCI, recommender systems, User modeling, User Interface, User Experience, and User Interaction published in ISI tier 1 journals and HCI conferences, for more details, please visit my GoogleScholar
TEACHING
Human-Computer Interaction & Cognition; Interaction Design Methods, Information Design, Game Studies: Theory & Design, Digital Transformation, Information System Analysis and Design, IT for Medical Professionals, Database Management & SQL, Management Information Systems (MIS); HTML, Advanced Research Techniques & Methodologies
Where
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Simon Fraser University, Canada,
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University Canada West, Canada
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Tamwood College, Canada
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University of Malaya, Malaysia
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University of Isfahan, Iran
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
HCII Organizer Chair, (One of the most top-ranked conferences in HCI), 2020, UX Design Methods and Framework Session
HCII Organizer Chair, Designing and Evaluating User Experience in Contemporary Interactive Systems Session
TSSU Occupational Health & Safety Commissioner, SFU
Reviewer & Committee Member, International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Computing (iCETiC ’20); London Metropolitan University, London, UK
Invited Talk, HCI research underway at University of British Columbia, Canada, A Bayesian user model for Scholarly recommender systems.
Invited Talk, Software Engineering Department, University of Malaya, Malaysia, The most used evaluation methods for scholarly recommender
KIDS VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT
Variety the children’s charity, Vancouver, Canada
UNICEF, the branch of Iran, Tehran
HOBBIES
Swimming, Family, Friends, Dancing, Biking, Kids, Dogs, Shopping, Movie, Diving, Driving, Fried Potato and, Chocolate Cake
