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Hey, I'm Anamika!
Curious about people, privacy, and how tech can actually help? So am I!
Exploring ideas as a researcher, building solutions as a full-stack developer. I love building thoughtful, secure, and human-friendly systems.
I’m currently working on how refugees experience surveillance and privacy, and designing an AI-powered keyboard to help AAC users type faster with less effort. I have conducted research on deniable encrypted messaging (EuroUSEC 2024), analyzed cybersecurity threats in smart grid systems, and developed full-stack web platforms in industry settings.
Future PhD in the making, always eager to collaborate and get hands-on with projects that make a difference — approachable and ready to roll up my sleeves!
About me
I’m a PhD-in-progress researcher and full-stack developer passionate about cybersecurity and human-centered tech. When I’m not working, you’ll find me painting, cooking food while listening to Kishore Kumar songs , or simply traveling.
- Location:Las Cruces, NM
- Interests:Painting, Cooking, Reading, Travel
- Study:New Mexico State University (PhD Candidate)
- Research Focus:Usable Security, Usable Privacy, Human-Computer Interaction
- Employment:Researcher
Education
PhD Candidate in Computer Science
Researching refugee perspectives on privacy and surveillance, and designing AI-powered AAC keyboards to enhance communication efficiency for AAC users.
Master of Science in Computer Science
Focused on cybersecurity and human-computer interaction. Completed research on deniable encrypted messaging and its usability.
Wanna check out the paper? It's right here!
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science
Studied Computer Engineering and was top scholar in my department. Worked on my first research project on placement training using machine learning and published the work.
Curious to peek at my first paper? Grab it here!
Work
Full Stack Developer
Led a team of 4 UI developers to deliver a logistics web app for FedEx, boosting customer satisfaction by 30%. Developed a fast, responsive front end with Angular and optimized the back end using Spring Boot. Improved load time by 5 seconds and maintained 95% code reliability with Jasmine. Streamlined deployment with Jenkins and followed Agile workflows throughout.
Machine Learning Intern
Built a placement training app powered by a Weka-based machine learning model trained on 1,000+ questions. Improved student interview performance by 20% through real-time feedback and model tuning. Published the project in an international conference.
Skills
A glimpse through my lens.
Projects
Deniable Encrypted Messaging
A study on how users perceive and trust secure deniability. read more
You can also access the slides here.
AI-Powered AAC Keyboard
Helps AAC users type faster with less effort using AI. read more
You can also access the slides here.
ML for Placement Training
Used Weka to assess students. My first research publication. read more
Achievements
EuroUSEC 2024 - Sweden
Presented research on deniable encrypted messaging as the sole master’s student at the Sweden conference, fully funded for travel. read more.
You can also access my slides here.
Second Prize - Presentation
Secured 2nd place in presentation at Research Creativity Week (NMSU), competing against 35 participants.
You can also access my slides here.
Second Place – Creativity Week
Won 2nd place in 3-minute Lightning Talk at Research Creativity Week (NMSU), competing against 20 participants.
You can also access my slides here.
Get in touch.
I’m always open to collaboration, questions, or just a friendly hello. Feel free to reach out via any of the options below!
- arajen97@nmsu.edu
- Location
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA
- anamika-rajendran
- Github
- AnamikaRajendran
