Shubham Puri is an MSCS student from the Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction. With a strong background in mathematics and computer science, he has developed research experience through Special Problems work as a graduate student, with interests spanning interaction design, artificial intelligence, and the mathematical underpinnings of computing, alongside pursuits beyond academic and lab work.

Sohier Lotfy is a master’s student in Computer Science at Georgia Tech with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction and Cognitive Science. She has a background in UX design and software engineering, with experience in fintech applications, AI-driven tools, and educational technologies. Her current interests lie in exploring the intersection of cognitive science, AI, and user-centered design to create impactful, accessible, and innovative systems.

Outside of work, Sohier enjoys exploring design and AI side projects and spending time with her small family. She also loves reading, running, and experimenting with new ways to combine technology with everyday life.

Rohan is a Master’s student in Computer Science at Georgia Tech, specializing in Interactive Intelligence. His academic and research interests span machine learning, natural language processing, cognitive science, network science, algorithms and operating systems. Alongside his studies, he is a software engineer at Arista Networks, where he works on developing state-of-the-art features and optimizing and scaling complex applications. At DILab, Rohan is part of the Social Agent Mediated Interactions (SAMI) project, which aims to improve the efficacy of online learning using AI.

At his core, Rohan is passionate about applying computer science and technology to build systems that meaningfully improve people’s lives.

Outside of CS, Rohan is a film buff, an avid reader of biographies and a devoted Novak Djokovic fan. He enjoys traveling, with a particular love for wildlife safaris, and exploring diverse cultures and cuisines.

You can find him here – https://linkedin.com/in/rohan-ryl

Jiao Bao is a Master’s student in Computer Science at Georgia Tech, focusing on AI and machine learning. With experience in both research and software development, her interests lie in building tools that connect machine learning with real-world applications. She helps lead an interdisciplinary research team in Georgia Tech’s Smart City lab, where she works on computer vision data insights.  In her free time, she likes playing piano and gaming.