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Hello!
I'm Biswaksen Patnaik.
ABOUT ME
Hi! I am Biswaksen.
I am a PhD candidate in Computer Science at the University of Maryland College Park. I work at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction, Visualization, and Human-AI Interaction.
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My work leverages interactive data visualization as a platform for delving into post-WIMP user interfaces (windows, icons, menus, pointer). I am interested in designing multimodal-interaction systems that support situated interaction.
Currently, I am working on leveraging deep learning models to create fluid and adaptive interactions without structured commands.
I am advised by Prof. Niklas Elmqvist and Prof. Huaishu Peng.
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Human-Computer Interaction | Immersive Analytics | Data Visualization | UX | Multi-Sensory Interaction | Ubiquitous Computing | XR | Human-AI Interaction
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PUBLICATIONS
Current Work
Datamancer: Bimanual Gesture Interaction in Multi-Display Ubiquitous Analytics Environments
Biswaksen Patnaik, Marcel Borowski, Huaishu Peng, Clemens N. Klokmose, Niklas Elmqvist. Accepted to ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2025. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
VisTorch: Interacting with Situated Visualizations using Handheld Projectors
Biswaksen Patnaik, Huaishu Peng, Niklas Elmqvist. In Proceedings of the ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, to appear, 2024. [1,060/4,028, 26.3% acc. rate]​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Sensemaking Sans Power: Interactive Data Visualization Using Color-Changing Ink
Towards Understanding Sensory Substitution for Accessible Visualization: An Interview Study
Scents and sensibility: Evaluating information olfaction
Information Olfactation: Harnessing Scent to Convey Data
Olfactory Analytics: Exploring the Design Space of Smell for Data Visualization
Design and Development of a Novel Sit-to-Stand and Mobility Assistive Device for Ambulation and Elderly
Context-specific design interventions in blending workstation: an ergonomics perspective
Previous Work
Experience
December 2017 - Present | USA
Research
I am currently working with Dr. Niklas Elmqvist and Dr. Huaishu Peng. I am working on ubiquitous analytics.
Teaching Assistant
CMSC434: Human-Computer Interaction (Fall'24, Spring'25)
CMSC425: Game Programming (Spring'24)
Department of Computer Science, University of Maryland College Park
July 2024 - August 2024 | Denmark
Center for Anytime Anywhere Analytics, Aarhus University
Visiting Scholar
I worked with Dr. Marcel Borowski, Prof. Clemens Nylandsted Klokmose, and Prof. Niklas Elmqvist.
I designed gestural interaction techniques for multi-display environments.
June 2019 - August 2019 | UK
Sussex Computer Human Interaction Lab, University of Sussex
Visiting Scholar
I worked with Prof. Marianna Obrist and Prof. Sriram Subramanian. I explored mid-air haptic interfaces for human-data interaction.
May 2018 - August 2018 | Germany
Human-Computer Interaction Group,
Hasso-Plattner Institute
Research Intern
I worked with Prof. Patrick Baudisch. I designed force-feedback mechanisms for haptic devices.
May 2015 - July 2015 | Singapore
Keio-NUS CUTE Center,
National University of Singapore
Research Intern
I worked with Prof. Ellen Yi-Luen Do and Dr. Nimesha Ranasinghe in the field of multi-sensory interactions. I worked on two projects - the Digital Taste and Designing Tactile Wearable Communication aids for Deaf-Blind.
February 2017 - May 2017 | Australia
Wearable Computer Lab,
University of South Australia
Visiting Academic
I worked with Prof. Ross Smith under the co-supervision of Prof. Bruce Thomas. I worked on designing collaborative shape display interactions.
Aug 2015 - May 2016 | India
Computer-Aided Design Lab,
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Undergraduate Researcher
Designed and developed a novel sit-to-stand-mobility assistive device for early ambulation and elderly.
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May 2014 - June 2014 | India
Ergonomics Lab,
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Research Intern
Performed research on application of ergonomics in material handling systems and workstation design with Digital Human Modeling.
CONTACT
I would be happy to talk to you!
Biswaksen Patnaik
PhD Candidate, Computer Science
Student Member of CA3, Smart Lab, HCIL
University of Maryland College Park, MD, USA
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