Generative AI and Education Technology Researcher
Math, Science, and Learning Technologies (MSLT)
Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (TECS)
College of Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Core Research Areas: Learning Technologies, Edge Computing & AI on the Edge, AI Literacy, Mathematics Education, Culturally Responsive Computing, Intelligent Tutoring Systems
I am a PhD Candidate in the Math, Science, and Learning Technologies program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Education, working under Dr. Ivon Arroyo, Dr. Torrey Trust, Dr. Beverly Woolf, Dr. Elizabeth McEneaney, and Dr. Francisco Castro. As a Research Assistant in the Advanced Learning Technologies Lab, I contribute to the design, development, and evaluation of future-forward learning technologies that support both K–12 and adult learners across diverse contexts. In parallel, I serve as a Teaching Associate in the UMass Amherst Writing Program, where I teach college students build science communication skills while critically examining the intersections of writing, language, and power across academic, civic, and professional spheres.
My research is focused at the convergence of STEM education, generative artificial intelligence, computational thinking, and culture–with a particular focus on how emerging technologies can be meaningfully integrated into K-12 and Higher Ed teaching and learning contexts. I investigate how AI-driven tools can foster adaptive, learner-centered instructional experiences that are engaging, motivating, and interactive.
My scholarship has been featured in leading international conferences and journals including:
IEEE International Conference of Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT) (forthcoming)
International Conference of Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED) (PDF Download)
EdTechnica, and
In addition to peer-reviewed research, I write short research articles on the design and development of education technology tools for learner consumption. Explore my AI in Education and interactive STEM tools pages for ongoing, and previous research projects in advanced learning technologies.
I hold a Master’s degree in Management Sciences from Merrimack College, Andover, MA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.
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