Ms. Sara Muneeb
Lecturer, Computer Science
Area of Interest: Human Computer Interaction, Game based Educational Technologiest, Assistive Technologies, Educational Technologies, Health Care Technologies
Tel # (Off): 111-001-007  
On Leave

I am a lecturer and researcher at Research Center for Human Computer Interaction (RCHCI), CUI Lahore. 

Primary focus of my research includes:

    1. Assistive Technologies that focus on user-centered design (UCD) approach to deliver an enhanced user experience (UX) for the betterment of users, and
    2. Health and Educational Technologies for the wellbeing and intervention of chronic diseases and cognitive abilities.
    3. Gaming Technologies for education and training to stimulate learning and encourage critical thinking.

Taught Courses:

  1. Human Computer Interaction 
  2. Microprcessor and Assembly Language 
  3. Introduction to Computing 
  4. Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies 

Highlighted Supervised Projects:

  • Now You Can Drive: A Virtual Reality (VR) simulation based educational game for the awareness of traffic rules and regulations.
  • Developing a system for Urdu Toxic comment detection
  • Prolink: Smartphone based property inventory application to assist real estate agents
  • LittleLearners: An Interactive Game for the Social Skills Rehabilitation of Autistic Children

Co-Supervised Projects:

  • TinyHands : A M-Learning Tool for the Cognitive Assessment and Intervention of Autistic Children
  • Smartphone-based multigenerational support system: A novel approach for elderly care and child monitoring.

Awards and Honors:

  • Magna Cum Laude Distinction at ITU convocation.
  • Fully funded MS PEEF Scholar at ITU

 

Please visit following pages for more details

LinkedIn Profile | Youtube Lectures (Human Computer Interaction - Lab) | Personal Site

Publications:

Journal Papers:
1. F. Ahmad, Z. Ahmed, S. Muneeb (2021), "Effect of Gaming Mode Upon the Players’ Cognitive Performance During Brain Games Play: An Exploratory Research", International Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL), Vol: 11, Issue: 1, Standard: (In Press), Impact Factor: 1.43   
2. F. Ahmad, L. Zongwei, Z. Ahmed, S. Muneeb (2020), "Behavioral profiling: a generationwide study of players' experiences during brain games play", Interactive Learning Environments, Impact Factor: 1.94    (External URL)
Conference Papers:
1. Sara Muneeb, Laurianne Sitbon, Faizan Ahmad (2022) "Opportunities for Serious Game Technologies to Engage Children with Autism in a Pakistani Sociocultural and Institutional Context ", OzCHI   
2. Sara Muneeb, Mustafa Naseem, Suleman Shahid (2015) "A Usability Study of an Assistive Touch Voice Interface based Automated Teller Machine (ATM) ", ACM Dev   

Qualification

MSCS
Information Technology University, Punjab, Pakistan
Jan 2013 to Jun 2015
   
BSCS
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore , Pakistan
Jun 2008 to Aug 2012
   

Experience

Lecturer
COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore
Aug 2015 to Date
   
Research Associate
IPAL
Aug 2013 to Aug 2015
   
Teaching Assistant
Information Technology Univeristy
Oct 2013 to Jul 2015
   
Intern
Interactive Health Solution
Aug 2014 to Sep 2014
   

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