Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Manitoba, Canada · Sept 2018 – Dec 2025

Conducted research on human-centered explainable AI, focusing on improving the usability and transparency of AI systems through user-centered design and evaluation.

Designed prototypes, developed study protocols, and led mixed-methods user studies assessing understanding, cognitive load, and critique accuracy.

Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data to generate actionable design insights.

Published at top-tier venues including ACM CHI, ACM IUI, and IEEE VL/HCC; collaborated with HCI researchers and co-mentored undergraduate students.

Assistant Programmer

Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh · Dec 2016 – Aug 2018

Developed and maintained internal applications for accounting, procurement, and cafeteria management.

Collaborated with administrative staff to understand workflows and translate them into technical requirements and design changes.

Software Development Intern

DataSoft Systems, Bangladesh · Nov – Dec 2015

Contributed to HR features and mobile extensions of a microfinance platform, integrating location-based functionality using Google Maps APIs.

Teaching

Sessional Instructor

University of Manitoba, Canada · Sept – Dec 2024

Facilitated discussions and activities for a third-year HCI course (COMP 3020) with 60 students.

Provided direction, formative feedback, and guidance on student projects, helping students critically reflect on their UX decisions and align their work with HCI best practices.

Teaching Assistant & Grader

University of Manitoba · Fall 2019 – Dec 2026

Teaching assistant and grader for first-year programming courses (COMP 1010, COMP 1012, COMP 1020) and third- and fourth-year Human-Computer Interaction courses (COMP 3020, COMP 4020).

Awards & Recognitions

Academic Service

Graduate Coursework

Fall 2021

  • Computational Geometry Dr. Stephane Durocher

Winter 2021

  • Advanced Topics in Mobile HCI Dr. Pourang Irani
  • CS Education Research and EdTech Dr. Celine Latulipe

Fall 2020

  • Data-Driven Software Engineering Dr. Shaowei Wang

Winter 2019

  • Advanced Human-Robot Interaction Dr. James Young
  • Security and Privacy Dr. Noman Mohammed

Fall 2018

  • Advanced Human-Computer Interaction Dr. Andrea Bunt
  • Online Algorithms Dr. Shahin Kamali