People

Julia is an Assistant Professor in the Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, as well as the Director of the EnCoDe Research Lab. Her research focuses on understanding adults’ and children’s interaction behaviors and perceptions of technology. Julia earned her PhD in Human-Centered Computing from the University of Florida in 2022.

Email: juliaevewoodward@usf.edu
Office: ENB 332
juliawoodward.wordpress.com

Alejandro is a Computer Science and Engineering PhD student at USF with an expected graduation date of Spring 2028. He received his B.S. in Computer Science from USF with a Minor in Leadership in 2023. His current research interests are mainly centered around the advancement of Multi-modal HCI Interfaces as well as the ethical considerations of general AR/VR adoption in society.

Mehedi is a Computer Science and Engineering PhD student at USF with an expected graduation date of Fall 2028. He earned his B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in 2024. His research interests lie in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly at the intersection of accessible computing and the development of inclusive technologies. He is passionate about understanding human perception and cognition to create solutions that are accessible and equitable, enabling people of all physical and cognitive abilities to exceed conventional limits.

Andrew is a Computer Science and Engineering PhD student at USF with an expected graduation date of Fall 2029. He received his B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Calgary in 2024. He is interested in advancing Human-Computer Interaction through the design of natural user interfaces that prioritize accessibility, usability, and intuitive interaction across diverse populations.

Tanzeel is an undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science at USF with an expected graduation date in 2027. He is interested in human-computer interaction, focusing on how people use and conceptualize technology to design more effective user experiences. He is particularly drawn to projects involving the design of visual information for augmented reality (AR) headsets for both adults and children, as well as understanding how children think about and use technology.

Safal is a Computer Science and Anthropology double major from Denison University graduating in Fall 2026. He is volunteering in the EnCoDe Lab for Summer 2026 as an REU Student. His interests span across these two fields: drawing on anthropological frameworks to analyze technology’s social entanglements, and on computer science to design approaches grounded in those insights.

Greg is an undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science at USF with an expected graduation date of Spring 2028.He is fascinated by how children learn through technology and digital tools. His focus is on designing effective STEM education products that kids and teenagers actively want to use. He is particularly excited about creating interactive experiences that introduce young learners to robotics.