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Nour Halabi

@nourhalabi

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Designer and researcher specializing in UX/UI and project coordination.

Lebanon

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that values innovation and user-centered design.

I am a passionate UX/UI researcher and project coordinator with a strong foundation in Games User Research and Human-Computer Interaction. My academic journey, including a PhD at Ontario Tech University, has equipped me with the skills to bridge the gap between theory and practice, focusing on user-centered design and immersive interaction.

Throughout my career, I have successfully collaborated with industry leaders and contributed to various projects that enhance user experiences. My role as a Lead Project Coordinator for the virtual reality game 'Broken Spectre' exemplifies my ability to manage cross-functional teams and conduct impactful research. I am dedicated to translating complex concepts into actionable insights, ensuring that user needs are at the forefront of design.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Graduate Teaching Assistant

OntarioTech University

Sep 2017 - Nov 2023 (6 years 2 months)

Assisted in teaching Unity C# programming and prototyping for 2nd-year Game Design students, including creating video content and mentoring first-year students.

Unity C++Teaching Mentorship Video Production

Sessional Lecturer

OntarioTech University

Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 (5 months)

Taught the Human Computer Interaction course for 4th year game development students, preparing course materials, marking assignments, and conducting weekly classes.

Teaching Human Computer Interaction Communication

Assistant to the General Chairs

CHI PLAY 2020 Conference

Nov 2019 - Oct 2020 (11 months)

Assisted with organizing an online academic conference, handling tasks related to planning, website design, and community engagement.

Event Planning Website Design Community Engagement Communication

Game Jam Mentor

Trinity College Boarding School

Jan 2017 - Mar 2019 (2 years 2 months)

Mentored high school students in game development during a two-day event, introducing them to Unity and Minecraft modding.

Mentorship Game Development Unity Minecraft Modding Teaching

Health & Safety Intern

Public Services Health and Safety Association

Jan 2018 - Sep 2018 (8 months)

Designed and developed a mobile application focused on fitness for paramedics as part of an internship program, collaborating with industry experts.

Mobile App Development User Experience Design Android Studio Java Collaboration

Digital Art Club Executive Member

Faculty of Business & IT at OntarioTech University

Aug 2015 - Sep 2017 (2 years 1 month)

Delivered art sessions and tutorials, helping students improve their traditional and digital art skills.

Art Education Tutorial Delivery Communication

STEM Summer Camp Counselor

Faculty of Education at OntarioTech University

May 2017 - Aug 2017 (3 months)

Developed lesson plans and taught coding and robotics to children aged 7 to 17 during summer camps, focusing on engaging activities.

Lesson planning Teaching Coding Robotics Mentorship

Research Assistant

OntarioTech University

May 2016 - Sep 2016 (4 months)

Worked as a programmer for professors, developing a WordPress website for the UX Sensor and Game User Research team.

WordPress Programming Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ontario Tech University

PhD Researcher, User Experience Research

2019 -

Conducting research in Human-Computer Interaction and Game User Research. Recipient of the Alexander Graham Bell Federal Scholarship. Collaborating with industry leaders to bridge academia and real-world applications.

Ontario Tech University

Master of Science, Computer Science

2017 - 2019

Specialized in Human-Computer Interaction and Game User Research. Completed a research thesis on Enhancing Playtesting Reports through Data Visualization. Awarded the Ontario Graduate Scholarship.