Ph.D Candidate | Research Assistant

Mixed Method Researcher: Text Analysis (Trustworthy, Reliable, Readable, and Accessible Online Information), Eye-Tracking, Affective Computing, Neurodegenerative Population

EQUI-Tech Lab

Research Goal


Research Skills


I conduct research at the intersection of digital health, human-computer interaction, and data science, with a focus on how individuals with mild dementia and healthy older adults engage with text-based dementia online information. My work examines how older adults with and without cognitive challenges engage with digital health information, using webcam eye tracking and facial recognition to assess cognitive load, emotions, trust, and accessibility. I bring advanced expertise in mixed methods research, integrating quantitative modeling with qualitative insights to design inclusive, evidence-based digital health solutions that drive real-world impact.

Affective Computing & Emotional Response Analysis, Cognitive Load Assessment, Accessibility and Digital Inclusion Research, Textual Analysis (Readability, Linguistic, and Emotional Characteristics), Usability Testing & User-Centered Design, Accessibility and Trust in Digital Platforms, User Experience (UX) Evaluation, Inferential & Multivariate Analysis, Behavioral Data Analysis, Eye-Tracking & Gaze Behavior Analysis

Research Tools


Statistical & Data Analysis: IBM SPSS, R, Python, RStudio

Eye-Tracking & Behavioral Analysis: Realeye.io, LIWC (Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count)

UX Research & Design: Figma, Miro, Otter.ai

Machine Learning & AI: PyTorch

Hardware & Tools: Microsoft Kinect, Arduino Uno, Raspberry Pi

Survey & Usability Testing: Qualtrics, Google forms, Prolific

Version Control & Collaboration: SVN, Git

Education


PhD. Computer Science - Expecting 2025 | Clemson University

M.S Computer Science - December 2021 | Clemson University

M.E. Computer Engineering - May 2018 | Gujarat Technological University, India

B. E. Information Technology - May 2016 | Gujarat Technological University, India

Experience


Research Assistant | Clemson University | January 2023 Onwards

Instructor | Clemson University | July 2024 - December 2024

Mentor Undergraduate and Graduate students | Clemson University | August 2023 onwards

Teaching Assistant | Clemson University | August 2019 - December 2019

Assistant Professor | Gujarat Technological University, India | August 2018 - May 2019

Junior Android Developer | Project Cafè, India | July 2016 - December 2016