Sachi Mizobuchi, PhD., MA
Sachi Mizobuchi, PhD., MA
Experienced in Human Factors (HF) and User Experience (UX) in Human Computer/Machine Interaction with cognitive psychology background. Worked in IT, Telecom and Automotive industries in both Japan and Canada. Proficient in various research methods to understand user needs, requirements, and technical constraints. Skilled in designing and conducting user study, analyzing data qualitatively and quantitatively (statistically), and communicate the findings/insights effectively to stakeholders.
Design support and evaluation of UI/UX based on Human-Centered Design approach
User research methods at all stages: ideation, planning, recruiting, moderation, analysis, reporting
Collection and analysis of human performance (including motion capture, driving simulators, eye trackers, and physiological sensors), attitudes and behavioral data (including interview, questionnaire, observation, diary study, log analysis)
Statistical data analysis using Python, R, SPSS, Excel
literature review
Prospective research for concept creation & validation
•Research
•Planned, designed, and conducted UX/HF research, including literature reviews, testing/experiments, interviews, and questionnaires.
•Analyzed data both qualitatively and quantitatively.
•Shared the results in various formats (report document, slide presentation, video clips, prototypes)
•Project Lead
•Set goals and roadmaps.
•Managed progress.
•Facilitated communication among stakeholders.
•Mentoring
•Supported junior colleagues and internship students.
•Facilitating communication and knowledge sharing
•Facilitated knowledge exchange among team members beyond project boundaries by organizing internal seminars, contributing to their learning and development.
•Served as a member of the internal patent review board.
•Actively participated in discussions for the patent idea generations.
•Organized internal discussion groups to enable smooth learning and sharing of research laboratory facilities.
•Interfacing with external parties
•Served as a project liaison communicating with universities and collaborating partners.
•Lab setup (Usability testing/interview room, Motion capture lab, Driving simulator lab)
•Set up lab by reviewing and selecting equipment coordinating with stakeholders including vendors, procurement, financial and legal departments.