My students

PhD Students

1. Anadi Bhagat, Kurukh text input (student since 2025)

2. Nitika Kapoor, Scaling up design education in India (student since 2025)

3. Saurabh Shankar, Peer assessment to improve education in government-run schools (student since 2024)

4. Vijayanand Banhatti, Usable security and privacy for emergent users (student since 2023)

5. Pallavi Rao, Managing routine health and fitness activities for older adults in India (student since 2021) Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, Paper 4

6. Deepak Ranjan Padhi, Helping parents with less education to be more involved in their children's studies through hyperlocal videos (student since 2016) Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

7. Lakshmi Murthy, PASS and Uger – Tools for menstruation management sustainability (2020)

8. Sanjay Ghosh, Empirical modelling of text entry methods in Indian languages on mobile devices (2019) Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, Paper 4, Paper 5

9. Rwitajit Majumdar, Visual analytics of cohorts in educational datasets (2018) co-guide

10. Devanuj Balkrishan, Technology adoption by emergent users – a user usage model (2018) Paper 1, Paper 2

11. Abhishek Shrivastava, Investigating design strategies for audio-visual interfaces for emergent users (2018) Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

12. Indrani Medhi, A usability assessment of the effect of less literacy on the use of instructional videos and information architecture (2016) co-guide Paper

MDes by Research Students

1. Pramit Ghosh, How to improve password usage (student since 2025)

2. Sharvaree Grampurohit, Privacy concerns of emergent users (student since 2025)

3. Krishna Aher, Reimagning the User-Usage Model in current times (student since 2024)

4. Tejal Kalgutkar, Improving routine health and fitness through human-technology collaboration (student since 2024) 

5. Puja Das, Prediction and text input (student since 2024)

BDes and BDes-MDes Dual Degree Students

1. Rhuturaj Mirashi, Voice and prediction based AI text editor in Marathi

2. Yuva Gharat, Sanskrit learning tool

3. Kimaya Itkarkar, Geometry learning tool

4. Harsh Agrawal, On-road phone use for gig workers

5. Avani Bhagadikar, Greedy Grids: The effect of grid size on usability and memorability of Celebrity Passfaces (2026)

6. Tanushka Sarang, Gyaan Kund: A learning tool to help teachers guide older adults in using smartphones for tasks like QR code payments and taking photos (2025) 

7. Abhiram NS, Wearable interactive glove for Malayalam text input AND Revitalizing rural retail: Design solution for local shops (2025)

8. Saloni Shetye, Could you hear that? Identifying Marathi phrases suitable for aural transcription tasks (2024) Paper

9. Ishita Sharma, To Shuffle or Not to Shuffle: Evaluation of the effect of shuffling on Celebrity Passfaces AND More is still easy: Adding dimensions to Android Pattern Locks to improve security for emergent users without compromising usability and memorability (2024) Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

10. Sarthak Rao, Interactive contraption based on a STEM topic (2024)

11. Harshavardhan Patil, Gesture based text input for marathi language on smartphone (2024)

12. Atish Waghwase, Evaluating vibrotactile hand-guidance and perception (2023) Paper 1, Paper 2

13. Prafulla Chandra, Redesigning conjunct input for Swarachakra Kannada (2023)

14. Advait Bhat, Interacting with next-phrase suggestions: How suggestion systems aid and influence the cognitive processes of writing (2022) Paper 1, Paper 2

15. Aditya Ajikumar, Fitts’ throughput and “absolute” finger precision by handedness, hand, digit and target width (2022), Paper

16. Kuldeep Umaraiya, Engagement of parents with less education in their children's educational content AND Fitts’ throughput and “absolute” finger precision by handedness, hand, digit and target width (2022), Paper

17. Parth Oberoi, Comparing the effectiveness of proto and classical personas in a design activity (2022)

18. Samadrita Sarkar, Reviewing the User-Usage Model: How do Emergent Users seek information on their smartphones now? (2022)

19. Maulashree Shanbhag, Redesigning online teaching tool Bodhi Tree AND Sticking out like a non-dominant thumb (2020) Paper

20. Aishwary Khobragade, Cued-recall based What-you-know passwords system on mobile for emergent users (2020)

21. Rohan Jhunja, Interactive content navigation for emergent users AND Enabling adults with less education to support their child’s education through hyperlocal educational videos (2020) Paper

22. Rishi Chakravarty, Hofstede and Hobbitses: Generational evolution of power distance and masculinity in UK in popular literature AND Sidekicks and society: A study of the generational evolution of values in UK's society through minor characters in popular English literature (2020) Paper 1, Paper 2

MDes Interaction Design Students

1. Nitya Vyas, Wearable activity tracker application redesign (2025)

2. Saikat Biswas, Redesigning Google Pay to mitigate overspending risks (2025)

3. Yash Bharani, Pattern Power-up – Redesigning Andriod Pattern Locks (2024)

4. Sparsh Gupta, Balancing locally-tailored Celebrity Passfaces grids for Kanpur (2024)

5. Apoorv Anurag, Designing fun activity for making Indian senior citizens physically active (2023)

6. Annapurna Garimella, Designed application platform for internal IITB users (2023)

7. Sanika Deshpande, Designing hands free interactions in Indian household kitchens (2023)

8. Zuha Asif, A comparative study on PIN and graphical passwords (2023)

9. Anjali Sohal, Exploring the open-source-ness of an educational film AND Hyper-local videos to create engagement of adults with low education (2022)

10. Anurag Kumar Singh, Grapho: Bringing line chart accessibility to the visually impaired (2022) Paper

11. Rishi Vanukuru, Interfaces for visually impaired persons: A pilot study into screen readers with concurrent speech (2020)

12. Prachi Tank, Parental engagement in children’s education (2020)

13. Udayan Vidyanta, A voice-assisted billing interface for kirana shopkeepers (2018)

14. Silpa Murali, Learning to read and type in Tamil (2018)

15. Arka Majhi, Assessment and refresher training for anganwadi workers for mother and child health care (2018) Paper

16. Vivek Paul, Gamification of cleaning the Swarachakra corpus (2017)

17. Saloni Mehta, Interactive tool to aid conceptual learning of light in rural children (2017)

18. Herold PC, An activity to learn exponents and powers for middle school students (2017) Paper

19. Anjana Srikrishnan, Investigation into micro-navigation and localization of binaural audio for visually impaired people (2017) Paper

20. Nazreen Nizam, Digital tools for assessment of history learning (2017) Paper

21. Akshay Kore, PhonBk – a smarter context based phonebook visualization for mobile devices (2016)

22. Labeeba K, A learning tool for Mole concept (2016)

23. Sagar Yende, Redesigning Tapatap game for learning Marathi typing and for improving speed and accuracy (2016)

24. Prasad Ghone, Triggering Ride sharing through socialisation AND Design of Predictive text input method for Swarachakra Marathi (2016)

25. Sukanya Mudaliar, Aid for planning furniture projects (2015)

26. Roopa Narayan Sahoo, Supporting the procurement and accounting of areca-nut farming (2015)

27. Riken Patel, Teaching aid for primary multigrade schools in rural context (2015)

28. Kaustubh Limaye, Gamified usability testing tool for virtual marathi keyboards on Android platform (2015)

29. Prem Lokesh, Marathi Learning tool for Hindi speakers AND Business management tool for Small scale industries in Hand block printing (2015)

30. Piyush Churad, Game for learning Devanagari letters for children using OCR technology (2015)

31. Kalyani Dhone, Game for learning Devanagari conjuncts to children (2015)

32. Maharaj MA, User interface localization of touch phone for the literate, but non-English proficient (2015)

33. Narendra Parmar, Designing Marathi Input system for semi-literate Users (2015)

34. Chandni Kabra, Dashboard for students of IITB (2014)

35. Radhakrishna Samad, Class administration system using a tablet device (2014)

36. Priya Ganadas, Information system for state transport bus stations (2014)

37. Prashant Sachan, One handed text input in Devanagari (2014)

38. Jaison Jacob, Touchscreen Malayalam text input for the blind (2014)

39. Naveed Ahmed, Navigation and wayfinding - using schematic maps and landmark data for less-educated users AND Healthcare screening system for cardiovascular diseases (2014)

40. Vrushali Patil, Installation for donation and awareness (2014)

41. Karthikeyan P, Video game design that explores human emotions (2013)

42. Meera Devrahee Singh, Beyond Prodyogiki: An installation for IIT Bombay (2013)

43. Rajdeep Basumantry, Teaching aid for geometry (2013)

44. Rumin Halarnkar, Pest management for farmers AND Travel planner for Goa (2013)

45. Shruti Kalamdani, Tax planning application for new tax payers (2013)

46. Anshumali Baruah, Enabling vegetable vending at doorsteps (2013)

47. Sarita Chaudhari, Abode Interact:  The home organizer (2013)

48. Sachin Tanwar, Intelligent and economic kit for Indian cars (2012)

49. Jyotirmaya Mahapatra, Tools for continuing rehabilitation for patients with cognitive impariment dure to traumatic brain injury (2012)

50. Surbhi Bindlish, Family entertainment system AND Educational kit to teach differential calculus (2012)

51. Dhaumya Mehta, Applications of Proximity-bound P2P Mobile Networking in the Indian Context (2012)

52. Rasika Madav, Home Budget application for Smart Phone (2011)

53. Dhyan Suman, Exploring Technology for improving livelihood of craftsmen (2011)

54. Riyaj Sheikh, Usable security for low-tech savvy users (2011)

55. Samiksha Kothari, Scaling up rural enterprises (2011)

56. Hrushikesh Chitre, Mobile clinical assistant for oolyclinics AND Web browsing experience for mobile phones (2011)

57. Amrutha Krishnan, Mathematics Aid for Rural Multigrade Schools (2011)

58. Ishneet Grover, Low-cost learning installation for Indian schools (2011)

59. Pooja Nidhi Rastogi, Innovative mobile solutions for frequent business travellers (2011)

60. Devina Coutinho, Mobile commerce for people with variable low income (2011)

61. Ruchika Mittal, Information and communication technology in adult literacy education and its assessment AND Learning aid for illiterates (2010)

62. Shashank Khanna, Supplementary income generation through micro tasks (2010)

63. Aniket Sarangdhar, Devnagari text input on touch screen mobile phones AND Information system for BEST commuters (2010)

64. Kirti Kanitkar, Information management system to support HIV patients and doctors (2010)

65. Shalini Tripathi, Application to support NREGA (2010)

66. Saurabh Srivastava, Language translation in spoken communication interactions on mobile phones (2010)

67. Milind Kaduskar, Tool for adults to learn the Devanagari alphabet (2009)

68. Vinay Ahuja, Employment finder for low-income groups (2009)

69. Shreyasi Roy, Curricular learning for secondary school students AND Mobile application for shopping of daily products (2009)

70. Hemruchi Shah, Organiser for chronic patients (2009)

71. Rutuja Rasam, Device for taxis and rickshaws (2009)

72. Vijaypavan Amarvadi, System to support self-help groups (2009)

73. Kavita Krishnamoorthy, Mobile phones for elderly AND Game on Ramayana (2008)

74. Anshuman Kumar, Cross-cultural study on how users maintain their phonebooks (2008)

75. Atish Patel, Stock trading application for infrequent investors (2008)

76. Girija Athalye, Communication device for families (2008)

77. Vimal Sharma, Social interaction device for elderly (2008)

78. Anshuman Sharma, Text input device on mobile phones (2008)

79. Arun Nagargoje, Organiser for small-scale manufacturers (2008)

MDes Communication Design / Visual Communication Students

1. Shubhangi Salinkar, Tool for foreign nationals to learn sentence building in Hindi (2015)

2. Saaib Zafar, Games for the elderly (2008)

3. Aditi Babel, Theatre, an expression (2007)

4. Saikat Mandal, Device for diabetic and obese people to help lead a healthy lifestyle (2006)

5. Kireeti B, Information system for Golconda fort (2005)

6. Pranav Mistry, Scheduling tool for veterinary doctors (2005)

7. Shilpa Singh, Accounting system for group farming (2005)

8. Abhijeet Rokade, Polyhouse farm management system (2005)

9. Amisha Banker, Online exchange for flower buyers and sellers (2005)

10. Preetal Kamat, System to support follow-up checkups for chronic rural patients (2005)

11. Priti Thankar, Poultry farm management system (2005)

12. Anchal Kumar, Browser for children (2005)

13. Shalaka Dighe, Interaction design for home computing (2004)

14. Rambrijesh, Viewport – alternate file manager for Windows (2004)

15. Anupama Kamat, Information booklet on heritage walks in Pune (2004)

16. Utpala Wandhare, Teaching aid for school teachers (2004) 

17. Sam Thomas, Ins-mot 3D animation plug-in for insects (2003)

18. Dhayan Kumar, Redesign of Indian railways website (2003)

19. Shama Rasal, OS interface for semi- and illiterates (2003)

20. Vikas Swarankar, Information design for eye care (2003)

21. Tanay Kumar, Vegetable market for the web (2003)

22. Vinod More, Visualization of PL Deshpande’s work (2003)

23. Siddharth Nair, Village intranet (2002)

24. Jitender Singh, Interface for a note-taking application on tablet PC (2002)

25. Harish Jaiswal, Educational game (2002)

26. Kailash Dattkaya, Mandu – the city of joy (2001)

27. Supreo Mukhopadhyay, Interface for handheld computer (2001)

28. Mayuri Tavare, A city celebrates – a video doc. of Ganesh festival in Pune (2001)

29. A Ananthasayanan, Kaisika Natakam (2001)

30. George K Paul, Life in the womb (2000)

31. Rugwed Deshpande, Film on orphans (2000)

32. Aishik Hazra, Website for SPIC MACAY (2000)

33. Kiran Dhotre,  Interface design for Honeybee database (2000)

34. Aurobindo Pradhan, Interface design for craftsbridge.com – portal selling Indian handicrafts (2000)

35. Mukta Hiremath, Website on laughter (2000)

36. Rajesh Ghodke, Film on Chandoli Wildlife Sanctuary (2000)

37. Ashis Jalote, Interactive science site for children (1999)

38. Pradnya More, Redesign of Vipassana web site (1999)

39. Sham Sundar Duriseti, Cyber Vistas (1999)

40. Shantanu Rao, A website for TV channels (1999)

41. Saurabh Dubey, Design of a magazine on the Internet (1999)

42. Manisha Bhalekar, Film on mental imagery (1999)

MDes Industrial Design Students

1. Rakshit Shah, Device to increase business for kirana stores (2008)

2. Nikhil Karwall, Arcade game for the blind and the sighted (2006)

3. Vikram Parmar, Information system for bus commuters of Mumbai (2003)

4. Amit Rathod, Devnagari text input device (2002)

5. Yogesh Patankar, Water quality checking product (2002)

Other IDC Students

1. Khyati Priya, Fitts’ Throughput vs empirical throughput: A comparative study (2023) Paper

2. Dhriti Dhaundiyal, Hofstede and Hobbitses: Generational evolution of power distance and masculinity in UK in popular literature AND Sidekicks and society: A study of the generational evolution of values in UK's Society through minor characters in popular English literature (2020) Paper 1, Paper 2

3. Hashim Basheer, Haptic animation for the blind (MDes Animation, 2008)

IIT Bombay BTech Students

1. Nikhil Nakra, Integration of multimedia and data analysis for usability testing (BTech Computer Science and Engineering, 2004)

2. Kedar Shiroor, Design of a graphical user interface for civil engineering software (BTech Civil Engineering, 2002)

Interns

1. Vedant Deshmukh, IDCText: An Application for Conducting Text Input Research Studies in Indian Languages (2025) Paper

2. Prabodh Sakhardande, Comparing User Performance on Parallel-Tone, Parallel-Speech, Serial-Tone and Serial-Speech Auditory Graphs (2019) Paper

3. Aishwarya Iyengar, Evaluating anonymous social networking for PLHA with social prototypes (2013) Paper

4. Gesu India, TouchPIN – A method for the blind to input passwords in public places while avoiding sholder surfing (2016)

5. Pabba Anu Bharath, Performance of accessible gesture-based Indic keyboard (2017) Paper

Read about my research interests here.