Dr Debayan Dhar

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About

I am an Assistant Professor of Design associated with the Usability Engineering and Human-Computer Interaction Lab at IIT Guwahati. In the past, I was a Fulbright Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin and hold a Ph.D. in Design from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.

Current Research Interests

I explore technologies and study how they can be adopted to address complex problems in various domains including design pedagogy, education, health etc. While I spend a majority of my time on technology adoption, I am also interested in User Experience, Usability, Design psychology, Data visualization, Design Theory, Design Methods and Process, Design fiction, Instructional Design, Bio Design, AI in Design.

Publications

  1. Chaudhuri, N., Dhar, D. and Yammiyavar, P. (2022). Automating assessment of design exams: A case study of novelty evaluation. Expert Systems with Applications, 189, p.116108. doi: 10.1016/j.eswa.2021.116108

  2. Chaudhuri, N., Dhar, D. and Yammiyavar, P. (2021). A human-centred deep learning approach facilitating design pedagogues to frame creative questions. Neural Computing and Applications,. doi: 10.1007/s00521-021-06511-8

  3. Agrawal M., Dhar D. (2021). Enhancing User Experience of E-commerce Platforms—A Case Study of B2C Applications in the Indian Market. In: Chakrabarti A., Poovaiah R., Bokil P., Kant V. (eds) Design for Tomorrow—Volume 1. ICoRD 2021. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 221. Springer, Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-16-0041-8_42

  4. Khare A., Dhar D. (2021). Affecting Technology Consumption—Role of Designers in Ushering Behaviour Change. In: Chakrabarti A., Poovaiah R., Bokil P., Kant V. (eds) Design for Tomorrow—Volume 1. ICoRD 2021. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 221. Springer, Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-16-0041-8_43

  5. Mallampalli K.C., Dhar D., Pal S. (2021) A Comparative Study of Design Methodologies to Integrate Ergonomics Requirements into Design. In: Chakrabarti A., Poovaiah R., Bokil P., Kant V. (eds) Design for Tomorrow—Volume 1. ICoRD 2021. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 221. doi: 10.1007/978-981-16-0041-8_25

  6. Chaudhuri N.B., Dhar D., Yammiyavar P.G. (2021) Do Design Entrance Exams in India Really Test Creative Aptitude? An Analytical Study of Design Tests Conforming Creativity Benchmarks. In: Chakrabarti A., Poovaiah R., Bokil P., Kant V. (eds) Design for Tomorrow—Volume 2. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 222. Springer, Singapore. doi:10.1007/978-981-16-0119-4_30

  7. Mallampalli, K. C., Dhar, D., and Pal, S. (2021). "Work Posture And Risk Factors Associated With Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Cashew Workers In Eastern India". International Journal Of Human Factors And Ergonomics 8 (1): 44. doi: 10.1504/ijhfe.2021.115041.

  8. Rahul, J., Dhar, D. (2021) Role of Age in Perceiving Car’s Attractiveness—A Case Study in Indian Context. In: Chakrabarti A., Poovaiah R., Bokil P., Kant V. (eds) Design for Tomorrow—Volume 3. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 223. Springer, Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-16-0084-5_54

  9. Dutta, N., Dhar, D. (2021) From Industrial Design to Healthcare Innovation—A Comparative Study on the Role of User-Centered Design and Stanford Biodesign Process. In: Chakrabarti A., Poovaiah R., Bokil P., Kant V. (eds) Design for Tomorrow—Volume 3. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 223. Springer, Singapore doi: 10.1007/978-981-16-0084-5_55

  10. Mallampalli, K.C., Dhar, D., Pal, S. (2021) Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Female Cashew Nut Shelling Workers. In: Gutierrez A.M.J., Goonetilleke R.S., Robielos R.A.C. (eds) Convergence of Ergonomics and Design. ACEDSEANES 2020. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 1298. Springer, Cham. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-63335-6_29

  11. Chaudhuri, N.B., Dhar, D. & Yammiyavar, P.G. (2020). A computational model for subjective evaluation of novelty in descriptive aptitude. Int J Technol Des Educ doi: 10.1007/s10798-020-09638-2

  12. Mallampalli K.C., Dhar D., Pal S. (2020) Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Cashew-Nut Shelling Workers in India. In: Karwowski W., Goonetilleke R., Xiong S., Goossens R., Murata A. (eds) Advances in Physical, Social & Occupational Ergonomics. AHFE 2020. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 1215. Springer, Cham.. Springer, Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-51549-2_11

  13. Chaudhuri, N.B., Dhar, D. (2020). Self-Explanatory Interface: Embedding Visual and Aural Syntax to Improve Usability. Procedia Computer Science, 171, 1898-1907. doi: 10.1016/j.procs.2020.04.203

  14. Datta, S., Chaudhuri, N.B., Dhar, D. (2019) Redefining News Delivery—A Case Study of Communication Strategies Using HCI-Based Approach. In: Chakrabarti A. (eds) Research into Design for a Connected World. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 135. Springer, Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-13-5977-4_57

  15. Shirole D., Chowdhury A., Dhar D. (2018) Identification of Aesthetically Favourable Interface Attributes for Better User Experience of Social Networking Application. In: Ray G., Iqbal R., Ganguli A., Khanzode V. (eds) Ergonomics in Caring for People. Springer, Singapore doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-4980-4_31

  16. Karkun P., Chowdhury A., Dhar D. (2018) Effect of Baby-Like Product Personality on Visually Perceived Pleasure: A Study on Coffeemakers. In: Ray G., Iqbal R., Ganguli A., Khanzode V. (eds) Ergonomics in Caring for People. Springer, Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-4980-4_34

  17. Mishra W., Chowdhury A., Dhar D. (2017) Optimizing Operation Research Strategy for Design Intervention: A Framework for GOMS Selection Rule. In: Chakrabarti A., Chakrabarti D. (eds) Research into Design for Communities, Volume 1. ICoRD 2017. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 65. Springer, Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-3518-0_6

  18. Shirole D., Mishra W., Dhar D. (2021) User-Centered System Design for Indian Small-Scale Industries: Case Study on Pottery Industry. In: Muzammil M., Khan A.A., Hasan F. (eds) Ergonomics for Improved Productivity. Design Science and Innovation. Springer, Singapore doi: 10.1007/978-981-15-9054-2_40

  19. Koli A., Chowdhury A., Dhar D. (2016) Requirement of New Media Features for Enhancing Online Shopping Experience of Smartphone Users. In: Berretti S., Thampi S., Dasgupta S. (eds) Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 385. Springer, Cham doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-23258-4_37

  20. Dhar, D., & Yammiyavar, P. (2015). A Cross-cultural Study of Navigational Mechanisms in Computer Based Assessment Environment. Procedia Computer Science, 45, 862-871. doi: 10.1016/j.procs.2015.03.173

  21. Dhar D. , Adhikary S., Yammiyavar P. (2012), An evaluation of the effect of navigational tools on cognitive load in a computer based test format, 2012 4th International Conference on Intelligent Human Computer Interaction (IHCI) pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/IHCI.2012.6481875.

  22. Dhar, D., Yammiyavar, P., (2012) Influence of Culture on the design process of online learning environments, 2012 IEEE International Conference on Engineering Education: Innovative Practices and Future Trends (AICERA), pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/AICERA.2012.6306709.

  23. Dhar, D., Yammiyavar, P. , (2012) Design Approach for E-learning Systems: Should it be User Centered or Learner Centered, 2012 IEEE Fourth International Conference on Technology for Education, pp. 239-240, doi: 10.1109/T4E.2012.57.

  24. Dhar, D., Yammiyavar, P. , (2012) Design Approach for E-learning Systems: Should it be User Centered or Learner Centered, 2012 IEEE Fourth International Conference on Technology for Education, pp. 239-240, doi: 10.1109/T4E.2012.57.

Current Students

List of student thesis projects both ongoing and completed

  • All
  • PhD
  • M.Des
  • B.Des

List of PhD Students

S.no.
Name
Area of Research
Period of supervision
Co-Supervisor

1

Nandita Bhanja Chaudhuri

Adopting HCI approach in creativity evaluation

2018 to present

Prof. Pradeep Y

2

Krishna Chaitanya

Occupational health of Cashew Nut workers and Design intervention

2018 to present

Dr. Swati Pal (IIT Bombay)

3

Rahul Jetty

Timeless Product Design

2019 to present

None

4

Neelarnab Dutta

Bio Design

2020 to present

None

5

Rohit Kumar

HCI in Architecture

2020 to present

None

6

Suvodeep Misra

Speculative Design

2021 to present

Prof Sukumar Nandi

List of M.Des Students

S.no.
Name
Title of Thesis
Date of Completion
Co-Guide

1

Subhrajit Datta

Augmenting Real-life scenarios for aiding children’s learning behaviour

May 2019

None

2

Arzoo Khare

Affecting Technology Consumption- Role of Designers in ushering behaviour change

May 2020

None

3

Aditi Bhatt

Exploring Spatial perception and experiences

Ongoing

None

4

Abhishek Dhar

Speculative Design Framework for innovation in secondary stage of schooling as per NEP 2020

Ongoing

None

5

Amey Rajesh Kundley

Developing Self Help system using CBT

Ongoing

None

List of B.Des Students

S.no.
Name
Title of Thesis
Date of Completion
Co-Guide

1

Krishanpal Singh

Understanding and Designing for Information Sharing in Education Context

May 2018

None

2

Kotta Suraj

Visualization as a tool for Diagnostic Evaluation

May 2018

None

3

Sajal Chaplot

Defining smart watch based gestures for cross device interactions in Indian context

May 2019

None

4

Hakim Singh Gurjar

Defining smart watch based gestures for cross device interactions in Indian context

May 2019

None

5

Abhishek Narayan Singh

Supporting Learning issues in School Students

May 2019

None

6

Abhishek Kanthed

RapidBoard: Tool assisting designers to visualize images for preparing moodboards

May 2019

None

7

Himangshu Gupta

Addressing Financial Literacy through Design Intervention

May 2019

None

8

Bhim Chaurasia

Online Design Examination & Assessment System Interface

May 2020

None

9

Pasupuleti Srujan

Designing an intervention for correcting wrong body posture

May 2020

None

10

Megha Agrawal

Information Visualization

Ongoing

None

11

Mohammed Shibili C P

Smart Photography/Photos

Ongoing

None

12

Priyal Shrivastava

Improving human communication via digital mediums

Ongoing

None

Working with Dr. Debayan Dhar and the UE-HCI Research Group

In this section I’ve placed links to instructions for both Doctoral students and for BTP/MTP projects. The important points are listed out in each section. Please read them carefully, follow the instructions and if you have any questions contact me.

Contact

For direct queries

Location:

UE-HCI Lab, Department of Design, Core 1, Academic complex, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, North Guwahati, Amingaon, Assam -781039

Call:

+91 361 258 2483