The college welcomes Sadia Nowrin, Teaching Faculty II in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department.
Most recently, Nowrin was a doctoral research assistant at Michigan Technological University.
Her research focuses on human-computer interaction, user accessibility, and natural language processing. But she also is interested in deep learning, web designing and quantum computing.
Specifically, Nowrin studies building assistive solutions that leverage natural language processing techniques to help people with diverse abilities use technology.
“The aim of this research is to develop a system that allows programmers to speak code in a natural manner, without having to learn prescriptive grammar.” she said. “Programming by voice has enormous potential for helping motor-impaired programmers to input code and continue their careers.”
Decreasing keyboard and mouse usage, can also aid those who are at risk of acquiring repetitive strain injury, she said.
Nowrin is in the process of finishing her PhD in computer science from Michigan Technological University. She earned a master’s degree in computer science and engineering from the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh. She is teaching intermediate-level programming courses and advanced courses in operating systems and computer architecture.
Her temporary office is in Room 592 and her email address is nowrin@uwm.edu.