MONISOLA JAYEOBA
Human Computer Interaction Researcher
About Me
Research-Driven. Human-Centered. Impact-Focused. Business-Oriented
Hey there! I’m a UX researcher powered by curiosity, caffeine, and a slight obsession with wireframes. I live for the challenge of making technology feel a little more human and a lot more intuitive. My daily essentials include oversized mugs, sticky notes in every color, and a collection of UX books I promise I’ll get around to reading.
My journey into UX has been a bit like a user flow – full of twists, iterations, and that “aha!” moment when everything finally clicks. When I’m not designing user journeys, you might catch me optimizing my morning routine (yes, it’s a UX thing) or analyzing restaurant menus for readability. I’m also known to have very strong opinions on the “right” shade of blue.
Off the clock, I’m all about collecting coffee bean from all over the world, experimenting in the kitchen, or diving into a sci-fi movie to imagine the future of design. And if UX was a food? It’d be a flavorful pot of smoky Nigerian Jollof rice – rich, complex, satisfying, and best when shared with others!
UX tools I have used
Figma
Illustrator
InDesign
Adobe XD
Miro
Figma
Illustrator
InDesign
Adobe XD
Miro
I can help with...
Research & Analysis
- User Research: Conducting qualitative and quantitative research, including interviews, surveys, ethnographic studies, focus groups, clicktream data, and .
- Data Analysis: Using tools like MaxQDA, NVivo, Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
- Competitive Analysis: Understanding user behavior in comparison to other products in the market.
- Usability Testing: Conducting heuristic reviews, think-aloud usability tests, A/B testing, and other methods to evaluate user interfaces and experiences.
- Stakeholder Analysis: Understanding the roles and needs of diverse stakeholders in projects.
- Content Analysis & Diary Studies: Extracting insights from user-generated or interaction data.
Design & Prototyping
- User-Centered Design: Designing solutions grounded in user needs and feedback.
- Interface Design: Translating user requirements into effective interface designs and information architectures.
- Prototyping: Creating low- and mid-fidelity prototypes using tools like Figma, AdobeXD, and Miro.
- Service Design: Mapping user journeys and workflows to optimize service delivery.
- Storyboarding & Persona Development: Visualizing user needs and behaviors to drive empathy and deeper understanding.
- AEI: Prioritizing accessibility, equity, and inclusion, ensuring solutions meet the needs of underserved and marginalized communities.
Project & Product Development
- Product Vision & Roadmap Development: Defining strategic goals and action plans for UX-related projects.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with engineers, designers, product managers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to deliver user-centered solutions.
- Strategic Planning: Aligning UX strategies with broader business and user goals.
- Design Thinking: Applying iterative approaches to solve complex problems.
- Stakeholder management: Translating and communicating research findings into actionable strategies for stakeholders to ensure data-driven decisions.
Education
Dual PhD in Computer Science and Communications (HCI track)
Expected Graduation: June 2027
Masters of Science in Design Informatics (Data Science + Design)
The University of Edinburgh
Completed: August 2022
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Completed: June 2019
Publications
- Jayeoba, M., Scherr, C. L., Carroll, A., Daly, E., Phillips, S. M., Hitsman, B., Garcia, S. F., Spring, B., & Jacobs, M. (2024). Low Burden Electronic Health Record (EHR) Strategies for Engaging Oncologists in Digital Health Behavior Change Interventions: A Qualitative Study. (Preprint). https://doi.org/10.2196/preprints.65975
- Kerstiens, S., Scherr, C., Jacobs, M., Carroll, A. J., Daly, E. R., Jayeoba, M., Phillips, S. M., Hitsman, B., Garcia, S. F., & Spring, B. (under review). Speaking of survival: Oncologists’ approaches to risk behavior conversations with cancer survivors. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. Submitted November 2024
- Spring, B., Garcia, S. F., Daly, E., Jacobs, M., Jayeoba, M., Jordan, N., Kircher, S., Kocherginsky, M., Mazzetta, R., Pollack, T., Scanlan, L., Scherr, C., Hitsman, B., & Phillips, S. M. (2024). Scalable Telehealth Cancer Care: Integrated healthy lifestyle program to live well after cancer treatment. JNCI Monographs, 2024(64), 83–91. https://doi.org/10.1093/jncimonographs/lgae020
Certifications
Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)
Human Factors International
An industry-standard certification in usability and human-centered design.
Digital Health Specialist
Digital Health Specialist
Completed an intensive course covering telehealth, patient data security, and scalable digital health models.
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
[Institution Name]
Specialization in ethnographic research, interview methods, and participant observation.
Leadership & Volunteer Experience
Research Mentor, PATH Lab – Northwestern University
2023 – Present
Mentor to junior researchers and undergraduate students, providing guidance on research methodologies, ethical considerations, and project design in digital health.
Program Coordinator, Women in Health Tech (WiHT)
2022 – Present
Organized workshops and networking events to support women in technology, specifically in the fields of digital health and HCI.
Volunteer, [Health Clinic or Digital Health Organization Name]
[Dates]
Assisted in implementing digital record-keeping solutions for a community clinic, helping to streamline patient information and improve care efficiency.
Selected Honors
Society of Women Engineer (SWE) scholarship – $5000
(2025/2026)
American Association of University Women International Doctoral Fellowship – $25000
(2024/2025)
Segal Design Cluster Fellowship – Northwestern University – ~$18500
(2023/2024)
MasterCard Foundation Scholarship, University of Edinburgh – ~$55000
(2022/2023)