About me
Product Design + Research
I am a UX designer and researcher collaborating with biomechanics engineers, data scientists, apparel designers, software developers, and product managers to develop soft wearable robots designed for stroke survivors, the elderly, and individuals with back pain.
I leverage data-driven design to create experiences, making complex insights digestible, engaging, and actionable for users.
Recent Work Experience:
Harvard Move Lab | Product design and user research lead 2021- 2025
Led early-stage user research through focus groups and interviews with 40+ stroke survivors and occupational therapists, uncovering core user needs and shaping product strategy for upper-limb rehabilitation robotics.
Secured $5M NSF Convergence Accelerator grant by synthesizing human-centered design insights into a compelling, scalable vision for rehabilitation technology.
Awarded $2M NIH Blueprint MedTech grant for a medical device project; designed and launched a companion app for physical therapists to manage device settings and track patient outcomes, reducing staffing needs by 78% while improving efficiency and scalability.
WurQ | Lead product designer 2022- 2023
Owned the end-to-end design process for a consumer fitness app, creating wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity prototypes.
Designed data visualizations and user-centered features that improved comprehension and engagement (achieved 98% user understanding and 87% satisfaction).
Education:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | M.Sc. in Engineering & Management, Integrated Design & Management 2018-2020
Amirkabir University of Technology | M.Sc. in Industrial Design 2014-2016