I am currently working as an Application Technical Engineer at IdeaScale. My research interests focus on Human–Computer Interaction, particularly at the intersection of user-centered design and interactive technologies. I am driven by a commitment to addressing real-world challenges faced by end users through thoughtful system design and technology-driven solutions.
Recent Highlight: Dec '25 — “Between Control and Safety: Purpose-driven Location Sharing Experiences in Bangladesh” (First-author paper accepted at ICCIT 2025).
During my undergraduate studies, I pursued software engineering and system design projects aimed at solving practical societal problems. This work received recognition at United International University’s Project Showcase, earning awards in Software Engineering ('22) and System Design ('22).
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from United International University. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have been known as Rabius Sani Jabiullah in all formal contexts, including publications.
With a strong interest in advancing user experience and responsible AI, I continue to explore research at the intersection of Human–Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence, aiming to contribute meaningful insights to user-centered system design.
My projects revolve around addressing end users' core issues and placing their needs at the forefront of development. Sustainability and users' fundamental concerns are at the heart of my work. I dedicate my efforts to studying, analyzing, and designing mobile technologies, mainly focusing on marginalized populations across Bangladesh.
In online shopping, customers must share personal details like home addresses, phone numbers, and house information with shop owners and delivery organizations. This poses security risks as it becomes challenging to monitor or trace the usage of this sensitive information. Once shared, customers lose control over their data, leading to potential security breaches.
Shohoj Thikana allows users to monitor and modify their sensitive information quickly. Users can see who has accessed their data, update their addresses, and add relevant details like images or voice directions. They can also customize and shorten their location addresses for convenience.
Bangladesh's agricultural sector faces severe challenges due to high loan interest rates, lengthy paperwork, and inadequate risk management. These issues make it difficult for farmers to secure the necessary funds for cultivation, leading many to abandon farming, which threatens the country's economy.
The proposed solution, Krishok Bondhu, introduces a Grow-Now-Pay-Later (GNPL) policy. This system allows farmers to acquire essential agricultural products like seeds and fertilizer without immediate full payment. Instead, they can repay the costs after harvest, reducing financial stress and encouraging continuous cultivation.
The core of my research work lies in promoting sustainability and prioritizing the essential concerns of users. My dedication is directed towards investigating, analyzing, and developing mobile technologies, focusing on marginalized communities in Bangladesh. By leveraging user-centric design principles, my research aims to create impactful and inclusive technological advancements that empower these populations, ensuring their unique needs and circumstances are effectively met.
Control and Safety in Location Sharing
I conducted an exploratory HCI study on purpose-driven location sharing in Bangladesh, examining how smartphone users manage control, trust, and safety when sharing location information for everyday needs such as deliveries, transportation, and social coordination. I studied how users frequently rely on informal workarounds—such as typing addresses, sharing landmarks, images, or voice notes—due to usability and control limitations in existing platforms. I analyzed how shared location data becomes difficult to retract once disclosed, leading to concerns about misuse, screenshots, and long-term data retention. I also investigated gendered experiences of location sharing and found that women and gender-diverse users adopt additional precautionary strategies yet continue to experience heightened discomfort and safety risks. Through this research, I identified key socio-technical gaps in current location-sharing systems and highlighted design opportunities for more context-aware, trust-sensitive, and gender-inclusive solutions in HCI.
Reference Paper: [ICCIT '25]
