User-Centered Optimization

User-Centered Optimization

User-Centered Optimization

Team Advisor/PI

Momona Yamagami, Ph.D.

 

 

 

Project Description/Research Team Goals

Our lab's research focuses on engineering personalized human-AI interfaces for health and accessibility applications. Our projects leverage biosignals measured from sensors in, on, or around the body to develop closed-loop human-machine systems that are personalized to each user’s physical characteristics, with a focus on people with movement disabilities and/or chronic conditions.

Issues Addressed 

Optimization, user-centered engineering, health, accessibility

Research Methods and Technology

Human subject experiments, data-driven modeling, quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Preferred Undergraduate Interests

Prior experience with programming languages (Python, C++, JavaScript), coursework in signal processing, strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Academic Majors of Interest

Though open to all, most interested in - Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Bioengineering, Data Science

Prior Preparation/Requisite Experience

Willingness to learn new skills (programming, writing), interact with human participants, and to work both independently and as a team.

Compensation

Yes

Course Credit

ELEC 490

Team Meeting

Biweekly lab meetings. Biweekly 1-1 meetings with graduate student mentor. 

Actively Onboarding New Members

Yes

Ready to Apply?

Use the linked Google Form to submit your application!

Contact

Please fill out the Prospective Undergrad form or email Dr. Yamagami (momona@rice.edu).