Erin Brady

Erin Brady is an Associate Professor in Human-Computer Interaction at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indiana University Indianapolis. Her work focuses on accessibility, disability, and technology's role in social contexts. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Rochester (2015), an M.S. from the same institution (2011), and a B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Richmond (2010).

Her research explores accessibility challenges in technology, crowdsourcing solutions for real-time assistance, and how people with disabilities use social media for activism. Notable projects include designing inclusive kitchens for those with cognitive impairments and analyzing online advocacy around mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. She has also investigated remote identification of physical accessibility barriers.

Brady’s professional experience includes internships at Google (web accessibility improvements) and Microsoft Research India, as well as prior roles as a Research Assistant at the University of Rochester (2010–2013) and Visiting Researcher at Carnegie Mellon University (2013–2015).