In addition to ideating and developing immersive solutions, I like to analyze and evaluate applications of new and emerging technologies on social impact, focusing on assistive technology, social media and politics.
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Scroll down for a list of talks and presentations of my work at various events and conferences.
Talks and Presentations
Diversity and Technology, 2020 Guest Speaker for Prof. Ducao’s undergraduate class at NYU Tandon
Shenzhen Design Week, 2018 Project presentation with NYU Shanghai’s IMA collective: pauseWatch, And Then… Boom
XinFab Makerspace 2017, 2018 Role and Application of Assistive Technologies; Technology and Mental Health; Vertical Farms
Chaihuo (xFactory) Makerspace 2016, 2017 Assistive Technology for Mental Health; Everyday hacks using IoT; PauseWatch (demo and discussion)
Maker Faire Shenzhen 2016 Assistive Tools for Kids with Disabilities (with Chaihuo)
NYU ITP Show 2016 Final Project demo and Presentations
NYU IMA Show 2014 - 2017 Final Project demo and Presentations
TEDxNYU (Berlin) 2015 Politics and Social Media Technology
Writing
Use of Assistive Technology to Address the Overwhelming Sensory Stimuli in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
tag: Assistive Technology
Preservation of Social Identity through Social Media Platforms: Jallikattu Protests
(political use of social media)
tag: Politics, Social Media, Technology, Social Impact
Violence for Justice: Naxalism and Social Media
(political use of social media)
tag: Politics, Social Media, Technology, Social Impact
Liberian Women Mass Movement for Peace and the Logic of Political Survival
(political use of social media)
tag: Politics, Social Media, Technology, Social Impact
Understanding Gender Equality and the Trends of Women Leaving Science, Technology, Engineering or Math
(women in STEM)
tag: Women in STEM, Technology, Social Impact
Social and Cultural Implications of Vision Impairment or Blindness on the Life of an Individual, and Rise Affordable Assistive Technology in India
tag: Assistive technology, Social Impact
Transforming Europe into a Digital World: Impact of Europe’s Digital Single Market on the Socio-Economic Issues
(Digital Single Market)
tag: Technology, Social Impact, Data Privacy