ABOUT ME
I am a PhD candidate in industrial engineering at Clemson University studying the application of industrial engineering and human factors to healthcare and data analytics. Human factors research is a necessity in all parts of the healthcare system: from narrow direct patient care to broad healthcare policy. My research is grounded in collecting data in the natural work setting to ensure that systems and technologies are reflective of actual human-system dynamics. Collecting naturalistic data can often be cumbersome and highly variable, thus requiring advanced data analytics. My research and vision for the field of human factors is to harness the data revolution to combine human factors expertise with advanced data analytics. Tackling the complexity of healthcare with innovative technologies and data analytics generates exciting and challenging research opportunities. I am expected to graduate in May 2020 and look forward to continue my work in human factors and data analytics in healthcare and other sociotechnical systems.
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Technology in Healthcare
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Designing technologies to support patient safety, healthcare worker safety
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Developing natural user interfaces (e.g., in-air gestures) to reduce bacterial transmission
2016-present
PhD, Industrial Engineering
Clemson University
Dissertation: “Using a Bayesian Framework to Develop 3D Gestural Input Systems Based on Expertise, Exposure, and Workload”
Natural User Interfaces
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Understanding how context, expertise, and exposure influence gestural control
Healthcare Process Improvement
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Evaluating task flow and workflow to improve anesthesia workstation design
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Assessing anesthesia movement and work patterns
2015-2018
Certificate, Clinical and Translational Research
Clemson University
Modeling Human Behavior
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Developing Bayesian models to predict gesture behavior based on various contexts, expertise levels, and exposure to gestural systems
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Using multivariate analysis to understanding nurses' movement behavior in the operating room
2015-2016
MS, Industrial Engineering
Clemson University
Thesis:“Mapping Natural Gestural Inputs to Traditional Touchscreen Interface Designs”
2011-2015
BS, Industrial Engineering
Clemson University