Computer Science
Education
- MS in Computer Science – Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, Spring 2022
- BS in Computer Science – Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan, Spring 2019
Research Projects
- Speech-to-task, October 2020 – November 2021
- Developed a responsive full-stack RESTful web application using a JS/JQuery/Bootstrap front-end, and Django/PostgreSQL back-end, allowing users to record voice memos, generate automatic transcriptions of the audio data using AWS Transcribe, and generate a summarized list of action items using crowdworkers.
- Containerized the application using Docker, with an Nginx proxy server to enable SSL connections.
Research Interest
- Accessibility in Technology
- User-Centered Design
- Voice Interaction Design
- Interdisciplinary Approach
- Technology Adoption and Behavior
Biography
Amber Aftab is a dedicated educator and researcher in the field of Computer Science, with a strong focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and user-centered design. She brings together rigorous academic training, practical teaching experience, and industry insights to create learning environments that empower students and address real-world challenges. Amber’s work aims to bridge the digital divide by designing technology that adapts to users’ varying levels of digital literacy, with an emphasis on empathy and human-centered design. She is passionate about fostering a culture of curiosity, inclusivity, and collaboration, particularly within interdisciplinary academic settings.
Amber’s industry work with construction professionals and graduate research on accessibility for older adults have shaped her user-focused design philosophy. She specializes in creating adaptable interfaces that empower users and bridge the digital divide.
Publications
- Aftab, A., Hu, R., Lee, S. W. (2020, October). Remo: Generating Interactive Tutorials by Demonstration for Online Tasks. In Adjunct Publication of the 33rd Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (pp. 87-89).
