About Me
My research is driven by the fundamental need to address the inequalities faced by underserved populations, with the ultimate mission of improving their quality of life. This commitment shapes my ongoing Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Oxford, where I am supervised by Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt and Professor Max Van Kleek (two of my favorite people in the world ๐).
My PhD research focuses on the inclusive development of LLM-based systems for novice technology users in high-stakes settings. I specifically focus on community healthcare workers in the Global South to assess how such technologies can empower these “extraordinary users.” Alongside my doctoral studies, I am also working as a Student Researcher at Google DeepMind in London, where my research focuses on co-creation with generative AI (research under a non-disclosure agreement).
Before joining PhD, I worked as a Research Fellow in the Technology and Empowerment Group at Microsoft Research India (MSRI). At MSRI, I conducted human-centered research in the domain of healthcare under the supervision of (the incredible) Dr. Bill Theis. My work at MSRI has given me the opportunity to closely examine the intricate technology usage and interactions among multiple stakeholders within the healthcare ecosystem, including patients, and healthcare professionals.
Over the years, I have been privileged to contribute as an intern or research assistant at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, including the International Labour Organization (๐๐๐) in Geneva, Switzerland, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (๐๐๐-๐), the Indian School of Business (๐๐๐), and the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (๐๐๐๐) under the Indian Space Research Organization (๐๐๐๐).
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- Human-Computer Interaction
- Wellness Technologies
- Human-AI Interactions
- ICT4D
- Applications of Large Language Models in HCI
D.Phil. in Computer Science, 2027
University of Oxford
Master of Science in Digital Society, 2021
International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore
B.Tech. in Industrial and Production Engineering, 2018
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology
Recent News
[April 2024] Joined Google Deepmind London as a Student Researcher. 
[April 2024] My first-author paper, titled “Understanding the Technology-Mediated Home Phlebotomy Ecosystem in India,” has been accepted for publication in ACM CSCW. ๐
[Jan 2024] Awarded $1,500 scholarship to present my work titled โGenerative AI as Collaborative Technology for ASHA Workers in Marginalized Communities.โ at the 38th AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence in person.
[Sept 2023] Selected for the SIGCHI Emerging Scholars at CSCW 2023 and awarded $1,000 in financial support.
[Sept 2023] Started D.Phil. in Computer Science at the University of Oxford.
[May 2023] My first-author paper, titled “Is it even giving the correct reading or not?”: How Trust and Relationships Mediate Chronic Disease Management in India," has been accepted for publication in ACM TOCHI. ๐
[July 2021] Joined Microsoft Research India as a Research Fellow. 
[July 2021] Received the Dean’s Merit List recognition at IIIT-Bangalore. ๐
[July 2019] Joined the International Institute of Information Technology as an M.Sc. student in the Digital Society specialization: Data Intensive Digital Design.
[July 2018] Received the Vice Chancellor’s Silver Medal during my BTech for outstanding academic performance in July 2018. ๐
[Sept 2014] Started B.Tech in Industrial and Production Engineering at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
Skills
User Study, Focus Groups, Prototyping, Wire Framing, Design Thinking, Accessibility, Storyboards, Survey Design and Sampling, User Interviews
Data Collection and Analysis, Report Writing, Participant Observation, Ethnographic Research
SQL, MS Office, Advanced Statistics, Tableau
Awards
- Deanโs Merit List during M.Sc. at ย International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore ย (IIIT-B)
- Vice Chancellorโs Silver Medalist of the batch 2014-18 during B.Tech at G.B.P.U.A.& T.
- Toppers merit scholarship throughout the B.Tech. programmeย
- Amongst the top 65 students out of over 15000 applicants across India to get selected as a SPARK summer Intern, 2020 of Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT-R) [Link of Indian Express corroborating the same https://lnkd.in/eK99txh]
- Won the โBest Presentation Awardโ for my internship work at the SPARK Internship Program of the Indian Institute Of Technology, Roorkee (IIT-R)
Experience
Projects:
- Understanding the ecosystem of BP management in low resource communities of India
- Understanding the technology mediated interaction of phlebotomists in India
Publications
Projects
Hobbies
I am dedicated to promoting the rich heritage of authentic Indian vegetarian cuisine globally through my Instagram page. The page has over 18000 followers.
Motivation to start the page: The trend of getting fit is on the rise. However, the importance of traditional Indian cuisine in upholding a healthy lifestyle is underappreciated. There is a need for Indians to embrace their own diverse food heritage and look at their traditional food wisdom as healthy. My Instagram channel is an effort in the same direction where I showcase authentic Indian foods that are healthy, easily available, affordable, and also suit Indian taste buds.
Link to the page: https://www.instagram.com/indian_weightloss_recipies
The page also helps me to express my creativity as I do the photoshoot of all the cuisines that I prepare. Attached are the images of few of my culinary preparation.
Additionally, as a personal pursuit, I play guitar for relaxation and enjoyment.