ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Ben — a UX Researcher with an interest in improving health outcomes through engaging, human-centered design.
I hold a Ph.D. in Media and Communication with a concentration in UX Research from Texas Tech University, where I led usability research at the Innovation Diffusion Lab and contributed to AI-driven public health projects in the Safety, Human Factors, and Resilience Engineering Lab. My academic work focused on how gamification and AI can motivate positive behavioral change.
Outside of work, I stay active by weightlifting, making music, and diving into story-driven RPGs. I’m also learning Japanese and regularly support the local arts community by participating in exhibitions at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts.
EXPERIENCE
Texas Tech University
Ph.D. Media & Communication
UX Research Specialization
2022-2025
Texas Tech University
M.A. Communication Studies
2020-2022
Texas Tech University
B.A. Communication Studies
2016-2020
Texas Tech University
Graduate Researcher
2021-2025
Texas Tech University
Graduate Instructor
2020-2024
Texas Tech University
Community Advisor
2017-2020