Recent Projects
My research portfolio features a selection of projects I have led.
Designing and Evaluating PocketBot for Long-Distance Relationships (LDRs)
This study presents a two-phase research project focused on designing and evaluating PocketBot, a chatbot designed to provide effective interventions for couples in long-distance relationships.
Research Method: Interviews, Usability Study, Field Trial
Role: Lead User Experience Researcher
Empowering Puerto Rican Communities through Transdisciplinary Collaboration for Resilience
This case study presents an empirical examination of an online collaboration between a group of academics and a Puerto Rican non-governmental organization, Caras con Causa.
Research Method: Document Analysis, Case Study
Role: Lead Researcher
Learning About Public Perceptions of AI Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study aims to bridge the gap in understanding how individuals perceive the role of AI in the context of a pandemic, providing crucial insights for future research and development.
Research Method: Semi-structured Interviews
Role: Lead Researcher
Sharing Research Insights Across the General Services Administration (GSA)
This project aimed to enhance the sharing of research, findings, and actionable insights across the GSA to inform the development of a system that enables employees to access secondary research, guiding new primary research and promoting cross-functional knowledge sharing.
Research Method: Interviews, Competitive Analysis, Literature Review
Role: Lead User Experience Researcher