Vafa is interested in health technology research from a human-centered designer’s perspective, for both physical and behavioral healthcare. The focus of her research is on mental health workers, patients with obesity and female health. Before coming to Dartmouth, Vafa completed her undergrad in Computer Science from Lahore University of Management Sciences in Pakistan.

 

Fun facts: Vafa loves to read, have meaningful conversations, go for long walks and scour the neighborhood for cats and dogs 🐈🐕.