Summary
Mahsa Bazzaz is a PhD student and mixed-methods researcher at Northeastern University with eight years of experience bridging experimental design, survey methodology, and computer science education. Guided by advisor Seth Cooper, she combines rigorous HCI and game programming pedagogy with hands-on backend development experience from industry. She has taught multiple courses in game programming, HCI, C++ programming, and algorithms, demonstrating a talent for translating complex technical concepts into accessible learning experiences. Her academic trajectory—from a Computer Engineering bachelor at Amirkabir University to graduate study in Boston—reflects strong foundations in algorithms and systems. Mahsa’s background as a backend developer and early teaching assistant work hints at a practical, implementation-focused approach to research and instruction. Colleagues describe her as methodical and student-centered, with a knack for experimental rigor that informs both her teaching and research.
8 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Amirkabir University of Technology
Diploma, Diploma at National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (Sampad)
English, Persian