Master of Science in Media Arts and Sciences
Tangible Media Group, MIT Media Lab

Focus: HCI, Computational Knitting, Smart Materials
Thesis  Commitee: Hiroshi Ishii, Mitch Resnick, Zach Liberman

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Bachelor of Science in Fiber Science and Apparel Design
Cornell University

Focus: Digital Fabrication, 3D Body Scanning Technology

EXPERIENCE

Senior User Experience Researcher
Samsung Design Innovation Center 
2021 - 2024

R&D Researhcer
Accenture Future Technology Lab
2020

Research Assistant 
MIT Media Lab
2019 - 2021

Product Development Intern
Michael Kors 
2017

Production Intern
Thom Browne
2016

PUBLICATION & PATENT

Fiona B*, Alice H*, Andreea D, Aditi M, Ben G, Hiroshi Ishii, Laura D, and Mirela A. 2021. "Self-deStaining Textiles: Designing Interactive Systems with Fabric, Stains and Light." Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI'21). 26% Acceptance Rate. https://doi.org/10.1145/3411764.3445155

"Ultra-Low Latency Spatial Detection, Recording, and Indication of Key Sound Events,” U.S. Patent Application Filed August 2024

Research Methods

• Qualitative Research Design
• Mixed-Methods Approach
• User Testing & Validation
• Cultural & Trend Analysis

Strategic Thinking

• Insight to Opportunity Translation
• Strategic Framework Development
• Product Roadmap Development
• Cross-Functional Alignment
• IP & Patent Development
  

Interaction

• Human-AI Interaction
• Material Innovation
• Digital-Physical Integration
  
• Technical Specification Development