Scholars
Ph.D. Conferred
Dr. Jyoti Kumar
Thesis Title: Comparative Study of Users' experiential data collection techniques for human computer interaction design across cultural settings. (2010)
Achievements: Awarded Danish Council for Independent Research Travel Grant
Present affiliation: Assistant Professor, IIT Delhi
Email: jyoti@iddc.iitd.ac.in
Dr. Yogesh Deshpande
Thesis Title: Adaptivity and Interface Design: A Human Computer Interaction Study in E-Learning Applications. (2013)
Achievements: Awarded Danish Council for Independent Research Travel Grant
Present affiliation: Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune
Email: yogesh.deshpande@viit.ac.in
Dr. Debayan Dhar
Thesis Title: User Interface Design Features and their effects on Computer based educational assessment- a cross cultural study. (2014)
Achievements: Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Fellow 2012-13
Present affiliation: Assistant Professor, IIT Guwahati, Assam
Dr. Vikash Kumar
Thesis Title: Studies of Design Morphology in Sustainable Product Design Methods. (2015)
Present affiliation: Assistant Professor, SN University, Noida
Email: vikash4friends@gmail.com
Dr. Shrikant Salve
Thesis Title: Data Entry Errors in Rural Context: Evaluation and Design of Efficient Error Limiting Intelligent Interface for Rural and Semi-urban Indian Data Entry Operators. (2017)
Achievements: Awarded with Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship
Present affiliation: Assistant Professor, MIT Pune
Email: shrikantsalve@gmail.com
Website: www.iitg.ernet.in/stud/s.shrikant
Dr. Ravi G. Lingannavar
Thesis Title: Innovation Index Based Framework for Design of Products Manufactured by Small Scale Sectors in India. (2018)
Achievements: Won Best Paper Award, ICoRD 2017
Present Affiliation: Assistant Professor, KLE, Belgaum
Dr. Anmol Srivastava
Thesis Title: Design of Human-Centered Augmented Reality Learning System for Laboratory Training based on Smart Object Interfacing. (2019)
Achievements: ACM SIGCHI Student Ambassador title at the 50th Turing Award Ceremony.
Present Affiliation: Assistant Professor, UPES, Dehradun
E-mail: anmol.dun@gmail.com
Website: www.iitg.ac.in/stud/anmol.srivastava
Current Research Scholars in the PhD program
Nandita Bhanja Chaudhuri
Email: nandi176195192@iitg.ac.in
Research Interest: Ubiquitous Computing, AI, and HCI.
Deepshikha (Thesis Sumbitted)
Achievements: Winner of Design Challenge, Delhi Design Festival 2018
Email: deepshikhaphd@iitg.ernet.in
Research Topic: Creation of unique modalities for integration of digital technologies with traditional Indian textiles in the domain of design and heritage.
Toney Sebastian
Email: toney@iitg.ernet.in
Research Topic: Studies in Brand decision making using Design strategies.
Abstract: In this Research, fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs) are being studied with respect to the role and influence that Design ( Package Form, Graphics, Display, and Sensory Experience) plays in user decision making as a result of Perception formation at the retail buying spot. Experimental studies are intended to find out how User mental models could aid in formulating Design Strategy based on Design variables. Smart Interactive Packaging are emerging as the future in FMCGs as well as in Food retaining sector. EMR studies and experiential tests are being used to capture the mental model of users as well as their preferences.
Venkatesh Varala
Teaching Assistant
Email: v.varala@iitg.ernet.in
Research Topic: GUI designing for IOT enabled devices using semantic and Usability approach in the Indian context.
Abstract: Product graphical user interfaces (GUI) are the portals for the human machine interaction, in our day to day lives we come across several products such as mobile phones, smart meters, music players etc. with graphical user interfaces as the way to interact with them. These interfaces are designed to serve the several user groups across the globe. Whilst the purpose is to communicate the meaning in the best way possible and creating a bond with their users, yet we see many interfaces irritate us at some point of time and become ambiguous to operate. There could be several reasons for such unpleasant experiences. Through the product semantic and usability studies on Internet of Things (IOT) enabled smart meters this research work is trying to explore the meaning related issues, usability problems of User interface in the Indian scenario with user groups and proposing the heuristics for designing the IOT enabled devices.
Areas of Interest: Product semantics, User Interface Design, Usability Engineering, User experience Design, Artificial Intelligence.
Sai Prasad Ojha (Thesis Sumbitted)
Teaching Assistant
Email: s.ojha@iitg.ernet.in
Website: www.iitg.ac.in/stud/s.ojha
Research Topic: Tacit Knowledge Capture and its Use in Conservation of Traditional Crafts and Designs.
Abstract: Crafts industry is largely dependent on skills of highly proficient employees. Art Craft and to some limited extent Design Traditions and practices are transferred from one generation to another by an internship and are often confined to families or communities. Even though there has been modernization in the crafts industry the requirements and supply for highly skilled craftsmen have not kept pace with demand. Several instances of a line of crafts having died out because there being very few craftsmen willing to continue or train new interns which have come to light. Continuing the traditions is becoming difficult besides gaps in documentation. With a decrease in artisan numbers and onslaught of mechanization & mass production crafts, accompanying skills and more important tacit knowledge surrounding them are likely to lose out. This thesis work posits that if there is a way to capture and preserve as well as transfer tacit knowledge of the craftsmen into some form of reusable documentation it is possible to replicate and preserve such knowledge and use it in the future. If ‘Tacit knowledge’ can be captured into digital form it is expected to remain safe for centuries.
Areas of Interest: Product Design, Crafts and Arts, Tacit Knowledge Management, Manufacturing and Automation, Computer Aided Design.
Satish Shivarudraiah
QIP (BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru)
Achievements: Erasmus Mundus Heritage Fellow
Research Topic: Public Space Design Heuristics.
Masters Degree Scholars - IIT Guwahati
- Balakrishna Dhondage, 2008 – 2009, Vehicle graphics- Design customization & production based on user preferences.
- Moniraj Saikai, 2008 – 2009, A Multimedia Repository for Design Projects- a Knowledge management approach.
- Debayan Dhar, 2008 – 2009, An online aptitude testing system for admitting students in design programs.
- Neha Verma, 2008 – 2009, An Indian Culture Sensitive tangible social networking system.
- Prakash Kumar, 2008 – 2009, A Graphical User Interface based Remote Public Bus Transport Management System for Guwahati.
- Prassanna Kate, 2008 – 2009, A Mobile phone based cooperative employment Information system for construction site labors.
- Shyambihari Prajapati, 2008 – 2009, Multipurpose electric vehicle- modular approach
- Vishvanath K, 2008 – 2009, Identity & graphic design for commonwealth games.
- Suresh Kumar Barla, 2008 – 2009, Experiential Tourism complex: Assam culture village.
- Deepak Kumar, 2008 – 2009, Digital Signage & way finding system for Campuses.
- Parimala Bandlamudi, 2009 – 2010, Personal Cleaning System for Less-abled Patients.
- Kanika Gupta, 2012, Mobile Application for Consumer protection.
- Sujan B. Kamble, 2012, Tread Mill Redesign
- Sandip Adhikary, 2013, Design of a Virtual Learning Environment to increase learners' performance and attention. Co-Guide: Dr. S Karmakar
- Nishtha Mehrotra, 2013, Facilitating Social Interaction in Private Public Space
- Raina Agarwal, 2013, Replicating Real world shopping experiences to 'ON-Line' shopping experiences
- Suman Meena, 2014, Bhodhi- Creating Knowledge Repository
- Himujjal Sarma, 2014, Recomposing Reality- extending use of camera applications in mobiles
- Sadabahar Verma, 2014, Sculpt Arch- A dialogue between Sculpture & Architecture
- Kulmanali Tanaji Khilare, 2015, Improving Quality of life for elderly through designing smart spaces
- Binoy Cyriac, 2015, Easing of kitchen activities for elderly through design
- Arushi Singh, 2015, Karuna: Smart Home Solutions for Indian Elderly
- Gunjan S, 2016. Computational Thinking for Designers
- Anumeha Succena, 2016, Mobile App for Diabetics
Interns
Winter Interns - 2017 (IITG Students)
- Abhishek Kanthed, Department of Design
- Anuja Saini, Department of Chemical Engineering
- Arpit Mathur, Department of Design
- Ashutosh Agarwal, Department of Design
- Jemmy Seth, Department of Design
- Mukesh Kumar Ranjan, Department of Design
- Nisha Gupta, Department of Design
- Sajal Chaplot, Department of Design
- Shivam Sundaram, Department of Design
Summer Interns - 2017
- Anuj Daga, IIT Kharagpur
- Avanika P Yammiyavar, KLE College of Engineering, Hubli
- Katyayni Singh, IIIT- Delhi
- Piyush Kumar, NID Vijayawada
- Priyanka Rai, IIT Roorkee
- Shreya Nim, IIT Delhi
- Tripti Rajput, College of Engineering, Pune
Winter Interns - 2016
- Anindya, MIT Institute of Design, Pune
- Arpita Bag, MIT Institute of Design, Pune
- Humza Multanwala, MIT Institute of Design, Pune
- Ketan Shimpi, MIT Institute of Design, Pune
- Nilesh Patole, VIIT, Pune
- S. Mohammad Nihal, MIT Institute of Design, Pune
- Shubham Gunnal, VIIT, Pune
- Vaishnavi Naphade, Domus Academy, Milan
- Vinayak Bhandare, MIT Institute of Design, Pune
Summer Interns - 2015
- Bhagyashree Sankhala, VIIT, Pune
- Nikalie Mrunali Shivaji, VIIT, Pune
Winter Interns - 2014
- Akhil Paul, MIT Institute of Design, Pune
- Devyani Shirole, MIT Institute of Design, Pune
- Marathe Anudnya, MIT Institute of Design, Pune
- Ranjeet Waikar, MIT Institute of Design, Pune
- Shravani Nitnaware, MIT Institute of Design, Pune
- Shyamal Rajput, MIT Institute of Design, Pune
(We will be updating the complete list of UE & HCI Lab interns soon.)
To know more about internship at our lab visit [Internship Information].
