<aside> 👋 Hello! I'm Sidney Scott-Sharoni, a UX researcher, worldwide traveler, and PhD candidate in Engineering Psychology with a passion for human-AI interaction, trust in automation, and thoughtful design. My work spans industry and academia — from enhancing micromobility interactions to studying transparency in AI systems.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Engineering Psychology - Georgia Tech | Expected 2025

• Dissertation: Challenging the Benefit of Anthropomorphism on Human-AI Collaboration with AI Voice Agents
• Doctoral Minor in Applied Quantitative Methods

Master of Science in Engineering Psychology - Georgia Tech | 2023

• Thesis: Directability through AI Customization: The Effect of Choice on Trust and Acceptance in Highly Automated Vehicles
• Finished coursework with a 4.0

Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Old Dominion University | 2019

• Graduated with a 4.0
• Concentrated coursework in Human Factors Psychology

👩‍🔬 About Me

I'm a UX researcher driven by curiosity, empathy, and a love for people-centered tech. Right now, I’m ABD for my PhD in Engineering Psychology at Georgia Tech, where I study how users interact with emerging technology, especially automated systems. I’ve led UX research across micromobility design, AI interfaces, and consumer trust in semi-autonomous vehicles. Outside of research, I’m into baking, Scrabble, and really any word game.

📄 Resume

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Resume

Highlights: – PhD Candidate in Engineering Psychology (Georgia Tech)

– Research Internships at Honda & Ford

– $200K+ research grant leadership

– 10+ publications and conference presentations, 3 patents under review