Dr. Moushumi Sharmin
Associate Professor, Western Washington University, USA
Dr. Moushumi Sharmin is an Associate Professor and Graduate Student Advisor in the Computer Science Department at WWU, USA. She received a bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), an MS in MSCS from Marquette University, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Before joining Western in 2015, she served as a research assistant professor at the University of Memphis. Dr. Moushumi’s research centers on developing computing technologies to address behavioral and mental health conditions, including autism and stress management. Her work is strongly oriented towards accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), particularly in supporting neurodivergent individuals. In 2016, she co-founded the NEAT Research Lab, which focuses on designing technology solutions specifically suited to neurodivergent students at Western. Her current projects include investigating accessibility issues in academic content and utilizing generative AI to create neurodivergent-accessible materials. She also explores the development of autism research, creating connections between the needs of autistic individuals and existing technological solutions. Dr. Moushumi has mentored 11 graduate students, with eight co-authoring 16 manuscripts published in top ACM and IEEE conferences. Her mentees have received several outstanding research awards. Beyond research, she is actively engaged in advancing ADEI and accessibility issues, serving on the CSE ADEI committee, presenting at the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL), and contributing to the American Association of University Women (AAUW).
