Sajad Sarlaki is a graduate researcher and software engineer developing assistive technologies that support typing-based communication for nonspeaking autistic individuals through interactive learning systems and computer vision.
Sajad Sarlaki is a graduate researcher in computer engineering at the University of Calgary and a software engineer specializing in interactive software systems.
His research focuses on developing assistive technologies that enable nonspeaking autistic individuals to communicate through typing. His work combines computer vision, human–computer interaction, and adaptive learning systems to create platforms that guide users in learning to type independently.
Current development efforts include systems that detect hand movements over a keyboard, provide visual guidance through keyboard lighting cues, and deliver structured lessons designed to build spelling and typing skills. These systems aim to create accessible communication pathways for individuals who cannot rely on speech.
His research integrates sensing technologies, interactive interfaces, and adaptive feedback mechanisms to build scalable assistive communication tools.