Cognitive neuroscientist and researcher exploring how people—especially multilingual learners—interact with AI-powered learning technologies. My work bridges developmental science, language learning, and human-computer interaction, with a focus on inclusive, culturally responsive design. I’ve led projects at institutions including Harvard University, the University of Michigan, and the Basque Center on Cognition, Brain, and Language, and I collaborate with educators, designers, and researchers to create tools that support equity in learning.
Skills
- Programming, analysis, and visualization
- Python, R, MATLAB, SPSS, MNE Python, Excel
- Research methods
- Usability testing, user interviews, survey design, mixed-methods analysis, remote studies, EEG/ERP, fNIRS, frequency band analysis
- Tools
- Figma, Gorilla, Qualtrics, PRAAT, Audacity, GoldWave, Git, PsychoPy, LLMs including ChatGPT/OpenAI
- Languages
- English, Spanish
Interests
- human-AI interaction
- UX strategy
- user-centered product research
- multilingual learning
- heritage language revitalization
- AI literacy
- AI product evaluation
- inclusive product design
Experience
- Self-employed UX Researcher: notable client: Ipsos; supporting study design, Spanish-English fieldwork moderation, participant engagement, mixed-methods analysis, and client-facing insights for product and design decisions
- Postdoctoral Research, Harvard University: studied child-AI interaction, fNIRS patterns during reading, bilingual dialogic eBooks, and AI-supported learning technologies across collaborative projects with Harvard, the University of Michigan, and UC Irvine
- Doctoral Research, BCBL: conducted behavioral and EEG research on accent, attention, memory, and non-native speech processing; collaborated with UC Irvine and PBS KIDS on the Converse to Learn project
- COST Action PLURILINGMEDIA: international work supporting minority and heritage languages
What I Do
- Design, implementation, and analysis of studies with children, families, and educational tools
- Evaluate engagement, comprehension, usability, and learning outcomes
- Support EdTech teams in building inclusive, research-informed experiences
Recent projects include evaluating AI storytelling agents for STEM learning, assessing speech recognition performance with Spanish-English bilingual children, and designing interactive eBooks for heritage language promotion.
Let’s Connect
If you're developing AI-based educational tools, working on child-centered learning design, exploring UX challenges in multilingual contexts, or building resources to support AI literacy for families and educators, I’d love to explore potential collaboration opportunities.
I’m also passionate about making science accessible and helping people connect with and contribute to their communities. Learn more in the Community Engagement section of the About page and check out my multilingual AI literacy resources for families.
Selected publications
- Exploring AI for Bilingual Language Development in Early Education: Current Applications and Future Directions. 2026 book chapter.
- Children’s communication repairs with AI versus human partners. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 2026.
- The effects of interactions with AI-enhanced media characters on learning computational thinking. Learning and Instruction, 2025.
- The impact of speaker accent on discourse processing: A frequency investigation. Brain and Language, 2025.
- The AI-Era Digital Divide: Listening to Mexican Youth Voices. ReVista, Harvard DRCLAS, 2025.
- The State of AI in K-12 Education in Mexico. Policy brief, 2026.