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Dr. Seray Ibrahim is a Researcher at King’s College London’s Department of Informatics, part of the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. She is affiliated with Dr. Petr Slovak’s research group, exploring technology-driven mental health interventions for children and families. Her work integrates human-computer interaction (HCI), assistive technology, and psychology to address challenges in communication, learning, and wellbeing for marginalized populations, including neurodivergent children and those with speech impairments.
Education & Background:
- PhD in Education from UCL’s Institute of Education (IOE), funded by the ESRC.
- UKRI ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship to advance stakeholder engagement in assistive communication design.
- Former NHS Speech and Language Therapist with over a decade of clinical experience in neurodisability and AAC.
Research Focus: Seray’s interdisciplinary work emphasizes child-centered design, digital health interventions, and inclusive technologies. Key areas include:
- Designing assistive communication tools for children with severe speech/physical differences
- Parenting support systems leveraging AI and ecological momentary interventions
- Ethical co-design methods with neurodivergent populations and marginalized groups
Awards:
- Best Paper Awards at CHI and IDC conferences for contributions to HCI and child-focused design.
Grants & Collaborations: Led the EU H2020-funded iRead Project, developing personalized reading apps for primary school children. Current work is supported by a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship exploring real-time mental health support via technology. Collaborates with clinicians, educators, and industry partners to ensure impactful, evidence-based solutions.
Labs & Affiliations: Active in King’s Human Centred Computing Research group. Honorary Research Fellow at UCL and Visiting Research Fellow at CYENS Cyprus Institute. Engaged in interdisciplinary initiatives bridging clinical practice, education, and technology.
