team

Dr. Eileen Roesler is a researcher in the field of human-automation interaction, with a specialized focus on the complex challenges stemming from interactions with cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robots.

Noushin Jamaatlou is a Ph.D. student in the Human Factors and Applied Cognition Program at GMU. In her project “Exploring Embodiment and Perspective Taking in Virtual Reality for HRI” she works on investigating what visual aspects enhance embodiment in virtual reality and if this goes along with higher (visual and affective) perspective-taking.

Rydia is a first-year Ph.D. student in the Human Factors and Applied Cognition Program at GMU co-adviced by Dr. Tyer Shaw and Dr. Eileen Roesler. Her research interests include transparency and human-robot interaction.

Christi is a first-year Master’s student in the Human Factors and Applied Cognition Program at GMU. Her general research interests are usability, accessibility, human-AI interaction, and social robotics.

Hendi is a first-year Master’s student in the Human Factors and Applied Cognition Program at GMU. Her research interests include user experience, accessibility, bias in human-AI decision-making, and social robotics.

Toey is a second-year Master’s student in the Human Factors and Applied Cognition Program at GMU. Her current research interests involve human-AI interaction, social robotics, and healthcare. She also likes to explore other research areas that focus on making technologies compatible with human users.