Hia Ghosh

Hia Ghosh is a Lecturer in Computer Science at Smith College, focusing on creating accessible and inclusive computational education through Universal Design principles. Her prior work includes interdisciplinary research in robotics and human-robot learning environments, applying Partially Observable Markov Decision Models.

• Education: Ph.D. candidate at University of Massachusetts Amherst, M.S. in Computer Science, B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from West Bengal University of Technology.
• Research Interests: Addressing accessibility barriers in CS curricula and exploring structured learning models in robotics.
• Background: Combines expertise in embedded systems and active learning with professional experience at University of Massachusetts Amherst and Mount Holyoke College.