Laboratory Manager, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar

• Holds a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering (HBKU, 2024), an MSc in Data Analytics (HBKU, 2021), a BS in Computer Science (AUCE, 2018), and a BS in Mathematics (LIU, 2020).

• Research focuses on human–computer interaction, AI and machine learning, and computer vision for autism, including eye-tracking, pose estimation, and object detection in play-based and learning contexts.

• Leads and contributes to projects on joint engagement, preference assessment, and inclusive assessment for autistic learners, often combining sensing technologies, VR, and learning analytics.

• Has published in venues such as CoDesign, Frontiers in Education, International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, JMIR, BCS HCI, and LNCS (HCII/INTERACT).

• Recipient of the Mada Innovation Award (2022) for the MAAN accessibility-focused application.

• Experienced educator and tutor in mathematics and computer science, and teaching assistant for courses on ICT accessibility and statistics for science and engineering.

• Actively serves as a reviewer and collaborator on interdisciplinary projects spanning autism, inclusive technology, AI, and education.