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about.
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Navdeep Sokhey
Howdy y'all! I am an Austin-based researcher, Arabic linguist & professor working in the research services space. I use both qualitative & quantitative methods in my work. I also use theories from anthropology, communications, and pedagogy, as well as collaborative strategies to solve problems.
portfolio.
![Machine Learning Collaborative Project](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b95b70_2b6c5dca7ddf4a299dc5050de886e895~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_708,h_531,q_90/b95b70_2b6c5dca7ddf4a299dc5050de886e895~mv2.jpeg)
![Voice Conversation Research](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b95b70_dd68238304a040ffb7601846c094bafb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_707,h_531,q_90/b95b70_dd68238304a040ffb7601846c094bafb~mv2.jpg)
![Social Media UX in the Advanced Arabic Classroom](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b95b70_5491a494d6c640b29b1c4af5f9131b07~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_708,h_531,q_90/b95b70_5491a494d6c640b29b1c4af5f9131b07~mv2.webp)
![UX Research on Food Customization in the US and Middle East](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b95b70_445b29ce28474851b2b0b449f885f21d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_707,h_531,q_90/b95b70_445b29ce28474851b2b0b449f885f21d~mv2.jpg)
But Who is
Dr. Navigator?
Growing up in Long Island with the nickname Nav, I often found myself coming up with pronunciation guides for people. At some point, I started likening Nav to "Navigate," and it stuck. While working on my PhD, I came across this song: Mr. Navigator (warning: it's catchy) and we really vibed. I decided that this was my superhero theme, and together we navigated the ebbs and flows of life.
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Having spent several formative life stages in multiple countries and cultural milieus, I often find it easy to connect with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, and I *love* all things related to culture, language, and communication. Fun fact: I speak 6+ languages (check out my resume/CV!).
In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, learning Spanish through pop song lyrics, spending time outdoors, and revisiting some iconic Bob Ross painting moments.
Take a look at my portfolio to check out my work and connect with me to chat about potential collaborations!​
contact.
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