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Ph.D. in Design, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Tezpur University

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Gauhati University

Dr. Nilakshi Yein

Associate Professor

Email nilakshi.yein@jgu.edu.in
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ORCID ID 0000-0002-7681-8840
Key Expertise Serious Games, Gerontechnology, AR/VR/XR, Gamified Learning, Usability, Elderly Fall Interventions, and Inclusive Design

Ph.D. in Design, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Tezpur University

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Gauhati University

Biography

Dr. Nilakshi Yein is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Serious Games, User Experience, and Interaction Design. She holds a Ph.D. in Design from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, where her award-winning research explored user experience and balance among the elderly through exergame interventions. With a master’s degree in Electronic Design and Technology, she effectively bridges technology with human-centered design.

Her research on exergame interventions for India’s elderly population reflects both innovation and social relevance. She is currently a faculty member at the Jindal School of Art and Architecture (JSSA) and has previously served as Assistant Professor Senior Scale at the School of Design, UPES. Her academic journey also includes a significant tenure at Amity School of Design (UX Design), where she held leadership roles such as Research Coordinator, NTCC Coordinator, and Stream Coordinator.

Dr. Yein’s research interests span Serious Games, Gerontechnology, AR/VR/XR, Gamified Learning, Usability, Elderly Fall Interventions, and Inclusive Design. She has chaired tracks at international conferences, including India HCI 2023, and actively contributes as a peer reviewer and author in reputed journals and conferences. In recognition of her contributions, she was awarded the prestigious IEA/Kingfar Award 2021 by the International Ergonomics Association.

Her teaching philosophy emphasizes interactive, project-based, and collaborative learning. She inspires students to pursue empathy-driven, investigative design approaches and has taught courses including Serious Game Design, Physital Fundamentals, Multimodal system and Interface Design, Human Factors, Usability Engineering, User Data Analytics, and Design for Special Needs.

Through her commitment to impactful research and learner-centered teaching, Dr. Yein continues to advance the fields of design education and practice in India.

IEA/Kingfar Award, 2021 from the International Ergonomics Association

Peer reviewer: Games for Health Journal

Peer reviewer: ICORD 2021- 2025

Peer reviewer: HWWE 2021- 2025

Peer reviewer: IndiaHCI 2023-2024

Indian Society Ergonomics

Serious Game Society

Ail, S., Yein, N. (2025). Reimagining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya: Transforming Indian Archeological Museums into Engaging Experiences. In: Chakrabarti, A., Singh, V., Onkar, P.S., Shahid, M. (eds) Responsible and Resilient Design for Society, Volume 5. ICoRD 2025. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-5499-4_8.

Chaturvedi, P., Banbe, N.R., Yein, N. (2025). Study on Military Combat Training Using Head-Mounted Devices Through Mixed Reality. In: Das, S., Akram, W., Khanzode, V., Iqbal, R. (eds) Human-Centered Digitalization, Volume 3. HWWE ACED BRICS 2023. Design Science and Innovation. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4383-7_36.

Sharma, P., Yein, N. (2025). Sustainability in Fashion: An Exploratory Study into the Upcycling of Rugs into Wearable Textiles. In: Das, S., Akram, W., Khanzode, V., Iqbal, R. (eds) Human-Centered Digitalization, Volume 3. HWWE ACED BRICS 2023. Design Science and Innovation. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4383-7_8.

Sharma, P., & Yein, N. (2025, January). Exploration of Traditional Textile Condition in Uttarakhand.* In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 3233, No. 1). AIP Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-6320-8.ch004.

Banerjee, S., Yein, N., Chowdhury, A. (2025). Application of AR for 3D Product Visualisation and Enhancement of Learning Engagement of Industrial Design Learners. In: Chakrabarti, A., Singh, V., Onkar, P.S., Shahid, M. (eds) Responsible and Resilient Design for Society, Volume 7. ICoRD 2025. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-5507-6_5.

Mishra Manas, Kumar Naveen, Yein Nilakshi. Smart Walking Stick Design for Elderly People from The Perspective of Ergonomics, Technology, and User Experience. ACED 2023. Springer Nature. (Available online in August 2025).

Shilpi, B., Nilakshi, Y., Ashish, N., Pallavi, R., & Prajapati, S. (2024). Empowering Rural Women: A Study Of Agricultural Dynamics And Social Implications In Upper Assam, India. Journal of Namibian Studies : History Politics Culture, 42(1), 8-23. doi:https://doi.org/10.59670/kq5ynb46.

Yein, N. (2023). Serious Games as a Learning Tool: A Scope in the Indian Context. In S. Khan, T. Kannapiran, A. Muthiah, & S. Shetty (Eds.), Exergaming Intervention for Children, Adolescents, and Elderly People (pp. 43-56). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-6320-8.ch004.

Banerjee, S.; Chowdhury, A.; Yein, N (2023). User Experience Evaluation of a Virtual Reality Tool Used for 3D Modelling in Industrial Design Education: A Study in the Indian Context. Designs 2023, 7, 105. https://doi.org/10.3390/designs7050105.

Singh, B., Singh, H., Saw, A.K., Yein, N. (2023). Study on Design of Ear Pods: Jewell Pods. In: Chakrabarti, A., Singh, V. (eds). Design in the Era of Industry 4.0, Volume 2. ICORD 2023. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 342. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99- 0264-4_17

Yein, N., & Pal, S. (2021). Analysis of the user acceptance of exergaming (fall-preventive measure)–Tailored for Indian elderly using unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT2) model. Entertainment Computing, 38, 100419.

Yein N.,Pal, S. (2020). Design Interventions of an Exergame for Fall Problem in Indian Older Adults. In: Rebelo F., Soares M. (eds) Advances in Ergonomics in Design. AHFE 2019. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 955. Springer, Cham.

Yein N., Pal S. (2018). Qualitative Study on Salient Factors Influencing Indian Elderly’s Perception on Fall and Its Related Interventions. In: Di Bucchianico G., Kercher P. (eds) Advances in Design for Inclusion. AHFE 2017. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 587. Springer, Cham.

Yein, N., & Pal, S. (2017). Technological Assistance for Fall Among Aging Population: A Review. In A. Chakrabarti, & D. C. ., Research into Design for Communities, Volume 1. ICoRD 2017. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 65. Springer, Singapore.

Yein, N. & Pal, S. (2015). A Review on Preventive Interventions for Elderly Fall Problems related to Balance. Conference Proceedings International Conference on Humanizing Work & Work Environment 2015 & Community Nutrition & Health: A Social Responsibility. 7-9th Dec 2015, Mumbai, India, pp. 82-87. ISBN: 978-93-5258-836-7.

Yein, N., & Pal, S. (2014). Analysis of Indoor Design and related different risk factors for elderly: A review. International Ergonomics Conference HWWE 2014, Dec. 3-5,2014. Mc Graw Hill Education, Delhi, India, pp.276-81. ISBN: 978-93-392-1970-3.
Email nilakshi.yein@jgu.edu.in
ORCID ID 0000-0002-7681-8840
Key Expertise Serious Games, Gerontechnology, AR/VR/XR, Gamified Learning, Usability, Elderly Fall Interventions, and Inclusive Design