Hello, I'm

Shweta

a Mixed-Method Researcher.

My research focuses on designing with purpose. I tackle real-world problems through user stories and AI to shape the next generation of products.

Let's connect! I'm open to discussing my research, exploring opportunities, or providing mentorship.

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9+

Strategic Research Projects

7+

Cross-Functional Teams

5+

Tier-1 Academic Publications

100 Million+

Data Points Analyzed

25+

Evaluative UX Studies

Latest Work

Feel free to browse through my latest work, and if something piques your interest, let’s chat—I’d love to hear your thoughts!

PDCS

PDCS: Empathy in Methology

PDCS is novel HCI user research proposed to empathize and understand user needs to design products that truely address commities's real needs.

Published: ToCHI'26 & CHI'26(under review)

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Game Mechanics

Beyond Design: Lives of International Students

An open-ended investigation into broad challenges indian international students face during their transition to the U.S.

Publications: TOCHI'26

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PDCS

How international student uses LLMs

PDCS is novel HCI user research proposed to empathize and understand user needs to design products that truely address commities's real needs.

Published: In-progress

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Game Mechanics

What is a Game Mechanics?

The project explores application of cluster analysis to qualitative data, bridging the gap between quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

STATUS: In-Progress

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Games that I made

Alchemist

Shibu

The LUX

Research Publications

  • Pseudo-Scientist: Towards Narrative Interventions for Imposter Syndrome

    Venue : The Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play (CHI PLAY) 2024 (Full-paper - In Review)

  • Interactive Narratives for Imposter Syndrome

    Venue : The Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play (CHI PLAY) 2024 (Full-paper - In Review)

  • Under Pressure: A Multi-Modal Analysis of Induced Stressors in Games for Resilience

    Venue : International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games 2023 (Full-paper)

  • Gender, Cultures, and Communication

    Venue : ACM CHI 2022 (Workshop)

  • A Data-driven Design of AR Alternate Reality Games to Measure Resilience

    A Data-driven Design of AR Alternate Reality Games to Measure Resilience