adidas-ASU Center for Engagement Science

Providing key actionable insights at the intersection 
of data and human behavior

Center for Engagement Science Team

Center for Engagement Science Team

Lauren Everett Lauren Everett
Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering

Lauren Everett is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering at Arizona State University where she also received a Bachelor’s degree in the same field. She is passionate about leveraging technology to measure human behavior with the goal of developing effective health solutions that encompass physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Her current work utilizes machine learning to understand the emotional interplay between semantics and facial expressions.

Justin Maldonado Justin Maldonado
Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering

Justin Maldonado received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University, where he is also currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in the same field. He is passionate about combining biomechanics and biosensors to improve people’s physical health and reduce the body’s wear and tear that results from daily activities and hobbies. His current research involves studying the relationship between textured shoe insoles and ankle proprioception, gait properties, and balance.

Abhijith Ajith Abhijith Ajith
Graduate Student, Human-Computer Interaction

Abhijith Ajith is a dedicated professional currently pursuing a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction at Arizona State University. With a background in Computer Science , he is deeply passionate about product design and development. In his role as a User Experience Designer, Abhijith strives to craft dependable and innovative solutions tailored to the diverse needs of users. He places a strong emphasis on the significance of user research and envisions a future where every product or service is thoughtfully designed for an effortlessly user-friendly experience.

Christopher Boll Christopher Boll
Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering

Christopher Boll is a biomedical engineering M.S. candidate at Arizona State University where he is currently conducting thesis research with the support of ASU’s Engineering Graduate Fellowship. Christopher’s primary research interests involve leveraging the principles of biomechanics, neuroscience, and exercise physiology to analyze the control and dynamics of physically demanding goal-directed movements. As part of the adidas-ASU Center for Engagement Science, his work focuses on the development of new techniques for optimizing athletic performance by means of evidence-based equipment modifications in the footwear innovation space. Outside of his academic and professional pursuits, Christopher has also immersed himself in the ASU community through memberships with multiple student organizations including the Sun Devil Club Tennis Team, the Sun Devil Club Pickleball Team, and the on-campus chapter for the Pi Kappa Phi National Fraternity.

Shavari Suresh Sharvari Suresh
Graduate Student, User Experience

Sharvari Suresh holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and is pursuing her graduate studies in User Experience. Her previous research includes stress detection, data analysis of ETL models, and user psychology. She actively performs research and design for both digital and physical product experiences while trying to bridge the gap between design, technology, and community. Her current research focuses on quantifying emotional responses to better understand the usability of a product and uncovering user behavior patterns to inform product improvements.

Kirthik Roshan Nagaraj Kirthik Roshan Nagaraj
Graduate Student, Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Kirthik Roshan Nagaraj is an avid professional pursuing a Master's in Robotics and Autonomous Systems at Arizona State University. With extensive technical proficiency in diverse software tools and programming languages, he excels as a Graduate Research Assistant, demonstrating excellence in creating dynamic topographical maps for apparel processes. Additionally, he actively engages in innovative research, exploring the impact of circadian rhythms on health through the development of cutting-edge algorithms and collaborative initiatives. Kirthik is dedicated to shaping the future of technology's impact on health through his work in Robotics and Autonomous Systems.

Hannah Byers Hannah Byers
Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering

Hannah Byers completed her Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering at Boise State University and is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering at Arizona State University. She is interested in biomechanics and quantifying human movement to increase inclusivity in various fields of science and everyday life. Her current research investigates the patterns of human movement to improve the functionality of various products.

 

Atharva Nikam Atharva Nikam
Graduate Student, User Experience

Atharva Nikam has a Bachelor's degree specializing in User experience and research. He is currently doing his Master's at ASU, specializing in User experience and HCI. His interests lie in Customer Experience, User Research, HCI, and Mixed Reality, and he is interested in shaping seamless experiences through his UX research and UI skill sets. He is an organized, passionate, innovative, and creative problem-solving designer focused on positively impacting the global society. His research interests lie in behavioral science, focusing on heatmaps, skin response, and eye tracking on products and experiences. He has two research papers published by IEEE and Springer based on a "Zero Emission" Cooling System and an "App-based Solution to Diagnose Leprosy." He wishes to achieve groundbreaking results with his UI/UX design skill sets by employing the user-centered design process and having a customer-first mindset. 

Dr. Aurel Coza,  Center Director Dr. Aurel Coza
Center Director

Dr. Coza has a Masters in Theoretical Physics and has earned a PhD in Biomechanics from the University of Calgary in 2011. He has joined ASU as the Director of adidas-ASU Center for Engagement Science in 2019 after an eight-year tenure with Adidas in Portland, OR. At Adidas he held multiple research and development roles focused on product and experience development. His research interest ranges from biological complex systems modeling to biosensors and applied computational behavioral science. His conceptual work has been at the core of a half dozen commercial products and experiences and was also granted a number of US and International patents.

 

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