Nargiza Buranova

Dr. Nargiza Buranova is a faculty member in the Department of Special Education at the University of Missouri, where she also earned her Ph.D. Her work is centered on improving social skills outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) through innovative technological and telehealth-based interventions.

Her research focuses on developing and evaluating social skills interventions, particularly through digital platforms such as the vSocial project—an immersive online environment designed to support youth with ASD. She investigates how social skill development impacts mental health and how interventions can be optimized for adolescents on the spectrum.

Dr. Buranova has contributed to federally funded research initiatives, demonstrating her active role in advancing evidence-based practices in special education. While no publications or advisees are listed in the current text, her expertise spans assistive technology, telehealth, and developmental disabilities.

She is actively engaged in research that bridges education and mental health, with a strong emphasis on practical, scalable interventions for students with ASD.