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EDUCATION

Tufts University, Medford, MA Anticipated Graduation: December 2024

Master of Science in Human Factors Engineering

Relevant Coursework: Ergonomics, Computer Interaction, Biomechanics, Human-Machine Systems

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Sep ’18 – Jun ‘23

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing and Design Engineering

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology GPA: 3.60

Relevant Coursework: Human-Centered Product Design, Manufacturing Processes, Materials

Awards: 2022-23 Walter P. Murphy Co-op Student of the Year, 2022-23 NSBE Lynn Briggs Service Award

WORK EXPERIENCE

Tufts IDEA Human Factors Lab, Graduate Researcher Sep ‘23 – Present

• Investigated biomechanics and stroke rehabilitation research in a lab setting

• Began prototyping of the ReFlex band, a bi-stable device to aid muscle movement in the arm

Apple Inc., Product Design Validation Intern Sep ‘21 – Sep ‘22

• Designed, executed, and analyzed design validation user studies for various products in development

• Led user interviews throughout product testing, collected anthropometric, quantitative, and qualitative data

• Conducted rigorous analysis of study results using JMP and presented findings to leadership, directly influencing crucial design decisions

Senior Capstone Project, Client: Ergonomic Solutions Sep ‘20 – Mar ‘21

• Redesigned a new iteration of the CarGo, an in-car desk for mobile professionals, which updated the use context from the backseat to the front seat, and delivered a prototype to stakeholders ahead of schedule

• Benchmarked product and directed competitive analysis & FMEA to inform design requirements

• Managed a team of four using RAM and GANTT charts, and conducted prototyping and user testing

LEADERSHIP

National Society of Black Engineers, Pre-College Initiative Chair Oct ‘18-Mar ‘21

• Installed weekly meeting series with underserved youth organizations to promote scholarship in STEM, increasing NSBE Junior partners from one to three

• Organized flagship “Walk for Education” scholastic event, exposing 100+ children to STEM via hands-on workshops, speaker panels, and mentoring

• Coached the high school chapter to a third place finish in a LEGO NXT robotics competition

Muslim-Cultural Student Association, Director of Public Relations Feb ‘19-Jun ‘20

• Developed and executed comprehensive promotion plan for weekly community events, resulting in a 43% increase in attendance

• Designed flyers, banners, and event headers and promoted across all major social media platforms

• Co-ordinated outreach with other schools and organized inter-chapter events with four Chicagoland schools

SKILLS

• Design: SolidWorks, Siemens NX, KeyShot, Adobe XD, Figma

• MATLAB and JMP for statistical analysis; Python and HTML for user testing interface design

• Language: Native fluency in Arabic and English, and intermediate fluency in Spanish and Italian

EXTRACURRICULARS

Design for America, Peer Adviser, Black Mentorship Program, Festival Booking