Dr. Everlyne Kimani is a research scientist on the Harmonious Communities team within the Human-Centered AI (HCAI) division at Toyota Research Institute (TRI). Her research background is in human-computer interaction and affective computing. She researches how to design automated tools that can infer human emotion and mental states and support human decision-making in driving and other contexts. 

Prior to joining TRI, Dr. Kimani completed her Ph.D. in computer science from Northeastern University, where she researched how to design automated systems for alleviating anxiety and promoting behavior change.