Biography

Venkatesh is an experienced Design Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. He is skilled in User Experience Design, Product Design, and related tools. Venkatesh holds a M.Des from IIITD&M and completed his doctoral studies with a focus on UX from IIT Guwahati.

Before joining OP Jindal Venkatesh worked with UPES from 2019 to 2025 He worked with Sanmina-SCI Systems USA as system designer for one year as full time Intern at India design center Chennai.

Venkatesh is a proponent of active and engaging education, seamlessly blending Socratic questioning with hands-on learning. He firmly believes that these approaches cultivate critical thinking, facilitate profound comprehension, and stimulate the practical application of knowledge. By incorporating these methodologies into his teaching practices, Venkatesh crafts dynamic and enriching learning experiences that empower students to excel in their academic pursuits.

Venkatesh is actively involved in teaching various courses in the field of User Experience Design and its allied areas. Some of the courses he teaches include Design Semantics, Multimodal Systems, Voice Interface Design, Data-Driven Design, User Data Analytics, Research Methods in Design, and Design Methods. Through his expertise and dedication, he aims to impart valuable knowledge and skills to his students, preparing them for successful careers in the design industry.

Venkatesh’s research interests focus on design semantics, user experience design, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), with an emphasis on optimizing user engagement. He explores mixed reality, data analytics, and visualization to uncover actionable insights. His work also covers emerging technologies, multimodal interactions, and the role of behavioral science in shaping user behavior in digital environments.