About Me!

Hello, I'm Zayn, a passionate and driven Master's student pursuing a degree in Computer Science.

My journey in the world of technology has been marked by a deep fascination for Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), with a special focus on the multifaceted world of Emotion Detection

Education

Master of Computer Science

Expected: 2025

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Computer Science

Distinction

University of Guelph

Experience

Empowered Futures

May - Sept 2023

Volunteer backend developer

Research Assistant

May 2021 - Present

AI/HCI projects with Professor Stacey Scott

Teaching Assistant

Jan 2023 - Present
  • Software Systems Development
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Software System Analysis

Expertise

Research Focus

  • Emotion Detection
  • Machine Translation
  • Sentiment Analysis
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Technologies

  • Python
  • Java
  • C
  • HTML/CSS

Research Work

Precision Livestock Farming

Integrates smart technology with animal farming, focusing on enhancing animal welfare, resource efficiency, and user experience for farmers and related stakeholders.

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Emotive Translation Bubbles

We investigated the impact of emotive translation bubbles on communication in K-pop fan interactions with artists, addressing language and cultural barriers to enhance emotional expression visually.

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Human-Centered Training & Validation for Emotion Detection

The goal of this project is to improve the capabilities of emotion detection ML models by integrating Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology & Artificial Intelligence

Work in Progress!

Featured Projects

The Grove Project

The Grove: A Wellness Hub

A design project supporting The Grove Youth and Wellness Hubs in Ontario, connecting at-risk youth to resources and events.

Figma UI/UX Prototyping
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MidWife Match

MidWife Match

An innovative application helping expecting mothers navigate their pregnancy journey. Created at MIT Medicine GrandHacks 2024.

Figma Healthcare UX Research
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Emotion Detection App

Emotion Detection Web App

A streamlit-powered web application that analyzes text input to determine emotions using custom ML models.

Python Streamlit ML NLP
View on GitHub
NASA Space Apps 2024

NASA Space Apps 2024

Global Nominees 2024: Blending the mission-based nature of space exploration with sustainability.

Figma UI/UX Prototyping NASA Toronto Finalists
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Let's Connect

I'm always excited to collaborate on innovative projects and research opportunities. Whether you want to discuss NLP, emotion detection, or just chat about technology, feel free to reach out!