Hello!
I'm Biswaksen Patnaik.
Hi! I am Biswaksen.
I am a PhD student in Computer Science at the University of Maryland College Park. I am interested in building visualization systems that enable creating ad-hoc sensemaking environments in physical spaces by leveraging physical computing and XR. My work explores display and interaction techniques to enable collaborative sensemaking at the fingertips.
I am advised by Prof. Niklas Elmqvist and Prof. Huaishu Peng.
Human-Computer Interaction | Immersive Analytics | Data Visualization | Multi-Sensory Interaction | Ubiquitous Computing | Data Physicalization | Tangible User Interfaces | XR
ABOUT ME
My research vision is based on the framework of Phenomenology which studies the ways in which our physical and social environment, and the elements present in them matter for our cognition.
Extended-Mind Hypothesis portrayed in Phenomenology describes cognition as not only being in the mind but also being shaped by extra-neural bodily and environmental factors.
PUBLICATIONS
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
PORTFOLIO
Experience
December 2017 - Present | USA
Human-Computer Interaction Lab,
University of Maryland College Park
Graduate Research Assistant
I am currently working with Dr. Niklas Elmqvist and Dr. Huaishu Peng. I am working on immersive analytics.
Teaching Assistant (Fall 2018)
I was a teaching assistant for an
undergraduate class "INST362 User-Centered Design"
led by Prof. Amanda Lazar.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 Student, Computer Science
Student Member, Human-Computer Interaction Lab
University of Maryland College Park, MD, USA