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2023 – 2026
UX researcher & designer
PhD Dissertation on designer-engineer teamwork
Iowa State University, IA, USA
Collaborating with experts in HCI, computer science, architecture, and communication studies to design experiments that uncover designer-engineer interpersonal communication patterns, with the ultimate goal of developing an AI-based tool to enhance cross-functional teamwork.
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2023 – 2025
UX researcher & designer
NSF-Funded Cybersecurity Research
Iowa State University, IA, USA
As part of an interdisciplinary team, I am exploring innovative pathways to introduce cybersecurity knowledge to rural English learners through XR-enabled educational tools. By leveraging user research and game development in Unity, we aim to create an immersive and inclusive learning experience that teaches middle school students the fundamentals of cybersecurity.
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Summer 2024
Research & 3D Modeling Mentor
NSF REU (Research Experience for Undergrads)
Iowa State University, Ai, USA
Instructed nine undergraduates in Blender and mentored three students in creating a 3D mini-game on electric circuits for middle school English learners in rural areas.
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2022 – 2024
University Instructor
Architecture Studio Course
Iowa State University, AI, USA
Instructed second-year undergraduate architecture students in a 6-credit studio course, holding weekly desk crits, midterm and final reviews, and participating in field trips with over 100 students to Chicago, IL and Columbus, IN each semester.
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2022 – 2023
UX researcher & designer
Master Thesis on Sensory Cues in Virtual Reality
Iowa State University, IA, USA
Designed and executed a mixed-method user experience study on the effectiveness of guidance cues for visual targets in virtual environments.
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Summer 2023
Research & 3D Modeling Mentor
NSF REU (Research Experience for Undergrads)
Iowa State University, IA, USA
Instructed nine undergraduates in Blender and mentored three students in creating a 3D mini-game 3D game to inspire first-gen, middle school English learners in rural areas.
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2022 - 2022 (eight months)
Architect Intern
Klingner & Associates, PC
Pella, IA, USA
Engaged in the site visit, design, and construction phases of four projects, produced technical drawings and 3D models, and collaborated in client meetings to listen to and document their requirements and desires.
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2016 - 2018 (~three years)
founder, owner, designer
Risen Design Architecture Studio
Iran
Managed the full design and construction process of nine industrial and residential projects, delivering them with fewer revisions and cost savings, while creating inclusive designs that met diverse client needs and earning recognition for excellence in client satisfaction.