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Ariful Anik

UX Researcher | Human-Centered AI

About Me

I’m a UX researcher and designer passionate about creating thoughtful, human-centered experiences. As a UX researcher, I blend qualitative and quantitative research methods to better understand user needs and how they interact with technology. As a designer, I develop clear, intuitive interfaces that support understanding and meaningful engagement with complex systems.

Jurisdiction

Canada

Notable Employer

  • Graduate Research Assistant at University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
  • Assistant Programmer at Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh

Experience

Seniority LevelAssociate
Years of Experience0-5 years
Current StatusActive
Graduate Research AssistantNotableUniversity of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
2018 - 2025

• Conducted research on human-centered explainable AI (HCXAI), focusing on improving the usability and transparency of AI systems through user-centered design and evaluation. • Designed and implemented prototypes, developed study protocols, and led mixed-methods user studies to assess understanding, cognitive load, and critique accuracy. • Analyzed both quantitative (e.g., parametric and non-parametric statistical tests) and qualitative (e.g., thematic analysis) data to generate actionable insights. • Authored and published research in top-tier venues, including ACM and IEEE conferences (e.g., ACM CHI 2021, IEEE VL/HCC 2024). • Collaborated with other HCI researchers and co-mentored undergraduate students on HCI research projects.

Sessional InstructorUniversity of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
2024 - 2024

• Facilitated discussions and activities for a third-year HCI course (COMP 3020), to 60 students. • Provided direction, formative feedback, and guidance on student projects, helping students critically reflect on their UX decisions and align their work with HCI best practices.

Assistant ProgrammerNotableIslamic University of Technology, Bangladesh
2016 - 2018

• Developed a point-of-sale and cafeteria content system using Java EE and Java Swing. • Maintained and extended internal systems (Accounting, Procurement) using JSF and JasperReports. • Managed Oracle and MySQL databases, and generated reports for administrative use. • Participated in the full software development lifecycle, from system analysis and design to implementation, testing, and ongoing support.

Software Development InternDataSoft Systems, Bangladesh
2015 - 2015

• Contributed to the development of a HR System and enhancements to the MicroFin360 mobile app. • Integrated location-based services and Google Maps API into the Android application to support employee tracking and geo-tagged actions

Education

Doctorate of Computer ScienceUniversity of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
2020 - Present
Masters of Computer ScienceUniversity of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
2018 - 2020
Degree of Computer ScienceIslamic University of Technology, Bangladesh
2012 - 2016

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Bengali