Summary
Rebecca Ramnauth is a postdoctoral researcher at Yale who blends cognitive science, human–computer interaction, and robotics to design interfaces and embodied platforms that adapt to diverse cognitive and technical abilities. As Executive Director of MIA FOUNDATION INC, she translates research into accessible programs that empower stakeholders and real-world communities. Her academic trajectory at Yale includes a PhD in Computer Science alongside MS, MEng, and MPhil degrees, reflecting a strong foundation in theory paired with applied impact, plus roles in research and curriculum development. She also brings industry experience from Con Edison as a software engineer/administrator, enriching her approach to reliable, scalable software and hardware-integrated systems. Based in New Haven, CT, she leads with a hands-on, user-centered ethos, evidenced by her site featuring robots in the hands of real users.
10 years of coding experience