The Team
Instructor
Karla Badillo-Urquiola (kbadillou@nd.edu)
Professor Badillo-Urquiola is the director of the EPOCH Research Lab and conducts human-computer interaction research to design technology-driven solutions that empower people and protect the well-being of youth and marginalized communities. Her current work uses human-centered and participatory design methods to study adolescent online safety for teens in foster care situations.
As a Latina woman in STEM, professor Badillo-Urquiola is also determined to advance the principles of diversity, inclusion, and equity in computing. She is an active member of the SIGCHI Latin American HCI Community (LAIHC) and an advocate for minority HCI faculty and students.
Office Hours
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM, and by appointment
Office Location
Cushing Hall of Engineering Room 308
Teaching Assistants
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Ruyuan Wan (rwan@nd.edu)
I am a first year PhD student in Computer Science, working in the area of Human-Computer Interaction at the EPOCH Research Lab. I earned my Master's degree in Data Science and a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from the University of Minnesota. I am interested in bridging Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to develop Human-Centered AI. My current research focuses on mitigating online risks for youth and reducing algorithm biases in NLP tasks. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and traveling.
Office Hours: Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Office Location: Fitzpatrick-1-Engineering 150B
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Ozioma Oguine (ooguine@nd.edu)
I am a first year Computer Engineering Ph.D. student at EPOCH Research Lab. I obtained my bachelor's degree from the University of Abuja, Nigeria, where I majored in Computer Science. I employ my background in Computer Science, Modern Systems Design, and User-centered Computing to research technology-driven solutions that improve the quality of life for underrepresented groups. My favorite quote is, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Most likely, you'll find me biking or at the gym.
Office Hours: Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Office Location: Fitzpatrick-1-Engineering 165
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Lydia Csaszar (lcsaszar@nd.edu)
I am an undergraduate earning degrees in Computational & Applied Mathematics and Computer Engineering. I am also a research assistant in the Computational Mechanics of Morphology at Notre Dame (CoMMaND) Lab in the AME department to develop software that can segment the tissue classes of the brain. Outside of class, I’m probably working on fixing computers (usually one of mine) or creating a new 3D print model to run on my printer. I'm excited to be a TA this semester. Feel free to contact me regarding any questions you might have.
Office Hours: Thursdays 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Office Location: Near the Innovation Garage in Duncan Student Center
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Emie-Elvire Sabumukama (esabumuk@nd.edu)
I am Emie-Elvire Sabumukama, a senior Computer Science major and an iTreds scholar where I explore the intersection between data and ethics. I was born and raised in Gitega, Burundi, and came to the US for college. I speak French, English, and Kirundi. I love to spend time with friends and learn to cook some new dishes in my spare time. I love to chat with people, so please feel free to contact me and talk about anything computer science, iTreds, or extracurricular related.
Office Hours: Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Office Location: CSE Undergraduate Commons