From Chairperson's Desk
Prof. Shubhajit Roy Chowdhury
Chairperson, CHCi, IIT Mandi
A warm welcome to the Centre for Human Computer Interaction. This centre was established through the approval of Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Mandi in September 2023 and formally inaugurated on May 08, 2024. In this centre, we are committed to cutting-edge research in the broad area of Human Computer Interaction. Research in this centre typically spans around four verticals, namely Assistive Technology, Device-led Technology, Experiential Technology, and Generative AI. Some of the challenging problems we are working with include digital smell, taste, and touch, assistive technologies for alerting drowsy bus drivers, devices for pain management, and devices for treating human stress, anxiety, and depression. Apart from research, we are also committed to developing sustainable relationships among students, faculty members, and staff members deeply rooted in the principles of trust, belief, and faith.
Mission & Vision
At the Center for Human-Computer Interaction (CHCI), IIT Mandi, our mission is to advance the field of human-computer interaction through innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement. Our vision is to create intuitive and effective interfaces that enhance user experience and accessibility across diverse applications, addressing real-world challenges.
Objectives
Outcome-based Research
One of the primary objectives of the HCI Centre is to conduct outcome-based research in human-computer interaction that address societal needs. The research plans to focus on cognitive technologies, brain-computer interfaces, cognitive enhancement, different modalities of smell, taste, and touch, virtual and augmented reality, social computing, machine learning, and intelligent user interfaces.
Train Students and Professionals
Another objective of the HCI Centre is to train the next generation of HCI researchers and practitioners. The Centre plans to offer Certificate, Master, and Ph.D. programs, specializations, training programs, and workshops to students and professionals in the field of HCI.
Foster Collaborations
The HCI Centre will foster collaboration among researchers, academics, industry professionals, and other stakeholders. The Centre plans to host seminars, conferences, and workshops to bring together experts in the field of HCI and provide a platform for exchanging ideas and sharing knowledge. This can promote interdisciplinary collaboration, essential for solving complex problems in HCI.
Improve User Experience
The HCI Centre will work towards improving the user experience of interactive technologies. The Centre will conduct usability studies, user experience evaluations, and accessibility testing to identify and address issues that may hinder the usability and effectiveness of interactive systems. .
Address Societal Challenges
The HCI Centre will address societal challenges by developing HCI solutions that positively impact society. The Centre will focus on accessibility, health, education, defense and security, environment, sustainability, etc., and develop technologies that can significantly impact people's lives.
Resource Generation
The HCI Centre will try to generate monetary resources via teaching, skill development, research, and leasing the bleeding-edge lab equipment and other facilities to become self-sustaining over time eventually.
Centre for Human, Computer Interaction.