Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Generic
Ishika Hippola

Ishika Hippola

Graduate Research Assistant
Vermillion,SD

Summary

Personable and analytical graduate student with a strong foundation in human factors and UX research. Skilled in research methodologies, data analysis techniques, and statistical tools such as SPSS, complemented by experience in designing user-centered projects and usability evaluation. Passionate about contributing to innovative research that bridges user needs with technological advancements.

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of South Dakota
08.2024 - Current

Engaged in advanced research on technology adoption and human factors, with a focus on enhancing usability for rural aging populations. Proposed and designed an individual thesis project investigating the impact of deceptive UI patterns on user trust and marketing strategies. Collaborated on a group initiative to modernize the System Usability Scale (SUS), contributing to the development of a more comprehensive and user-focused usability evaluation tool.


  • Developed research protocols and methodologies, ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and accuracy in experimental designs.
  • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews, synthesizing research findings to support projects on usability, technology adoption, and human factors.
  • Managed research resources and tools, maintaining a well-organized inventory to facilitate efficient project execution.

Online Tutor and Customer Service Representative

Third Space Global
02.2022 - 03.2023

Provided over 321 engaging and personalized mathematics tutoring sessions, delivering exceptional learning outcomes for students. Maintained high-performance standards in teaching by adhering to metrics focused on customer sentiment and session operations. Balanced academic instruction with responsive customer service, ensuring a positive experience for both students and their guardians.

Education

Master of Arts - Human Factors Psychology

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
12-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Lincoln University College
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
07-2023

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Analytical thinking
  • Self-directed and motivated
  • Academic presentations
  • Research design
  • Project management
  • User Research
  • Human-Centered Design
  • User-Experience Design
  • Visual Design

Languages

English
Full Professional
Sinhalese
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Ishika HippolaGraduate Research Assistant