I am a Computer Science PhD student at UNC Chapel Hill.  My research includes data visualization and augmented reality systems and studies to improve healthcare outcomes. Working at the intersection of HCI, graphics, and analytics, I create user-centered interfaces that solve real-world clinical challenges, and use empirical methodologies to inform design practices addressing patient and clinician needs. CV

I am the student leader and coordinator collaborating with computer science faculty and a team of graduate students on the Parkinson's Project. The research team includes experts in computer graphics, computer vision, human-robot interaction, data visualization, and neurophysical therapy for Parkinson's rehabilitation. The project uses augmented reality eyeglasses to enhance a patient's exercise at home, and help clinicians monitor activities of daily living. My research also includes graphical perception studies to determine best visualization design practices for health risk communication.

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Independent projects combining art and technology sparked my interest in research Recognizing the tediousness of drawing by hand, I was interested in using computer science as a creative medium to synthesize dense geometric details quickly and create intricate art modeling nature. So, I used procedural modeling with L-systems to randomly generate tree silhouettes, and explored Voronoi partitions and Delaunay triangulations through class projects. With each iteration of my projects, I enjoyed writing more efficient programs with improved geometric complexity by learning recursive algorithms with increased optimization. Research projects such as Undercovering the Hidden Half of Plants and Storyworld Explorer confirmed my interests in interdisciplinary collaboration and visual communication. 

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In addition to computer science research, I love teaching, and have spent years developing and teaching curricula problem solving curriculum through CKMathletes, and am instructor of record for Information Visualization at UNC Chapel Hills Computer Science Department. For a hobby, I paint in Adobe Photoshop to create digital illustrations.

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