Featured Projects
A curated collection of HFED Lab’s most impactful and innovative research projects, exploring various frontiers of Human-Computer Interaction.
A set of exergames to enhance therapy for children with Cerebral Palsy based on identified gaps in the practice of physiotherapy.
Digital wellbeing is vital for designing technology that empowers users. This project explores strategies to address problematic digital behaviors, manage distractions, and improve user autonomy over their time.
Awadhi, a vulnerable Indian language, faces decline due to negative perceptions. This project uses an Interactive Exhibition to challenge this view among young adults.
Redesigning tasks with audio-visual support to help hesitant users complete complex banking (transfers, deposits) independently and make informed choices.
Developed and validated a user-centric scale to quantify dark pattern impact, measuring how users feel misled, pressured, or tricked by manipulative designs.
Redesigning Delhi Metro’s ATVMs with numeric-code input and printed navigation to aid first-time, low-tech users in ticketing and travel.
Featured Papers
A curated collection of HFED Lab’s most impactful and innovative research papers, exploring various frontiers of Human-Computer Interaction.
Faizan, M.S., & Pal, S. (05 Sep 2025). Design and Development of Glove-Based Touch Point Mapping System for the Study of Hand Product Interaction, International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 1-18, DOI: 10.1080/10447318.2025.2553783
Khan, S. M. & Pal, S. (2025). “Time Series Modeling of Electrodermal Signals to Understand Cognition During Gaming,” 2025 IEEE 5th International Conference on Human-Machine Systems (ICHMS), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2025, pp. 154-159, DOI: 10.1109/ICHMS65439.2025.11154301.
Ghosh, S., Pal, S. (2025). Exploring the Intersection of Design and Technology for Ageing in Place: A Focus on IOT-Based Smart Homes. In: Chakrabarti, A., Singh, V., Onkar, P.S., Shahid, M. (eds) Responsible and Resilient Design for Society, Volume 6. ICoRD 2025. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-5503-8_17
Khan, S., Pal, S. (2025). Change in Affective Dynamics and Cognitive State with Time during Multiplayer FPS Games. In: Tareq Z. Ahram and Christianne Falcão (eds) Human Factors and Wearable Technologies. AHFE (2025) International Conference. AHFE Open Access, vol 175. AHFE International, USA. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1006363
Anurag, A., Pal, S. (2025). Raising Awareness of the Significance of Awadhi Mother Tongue Among Young Adults via Exhibition Design. In: Rangaswamy, N., Sim, G.R., Borah, P.P. (eds) Human-Computer Interaction. Design and Research. IndiaHCI 2024. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 2338. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-80832-6_24
Faizan, M.S., Pal, S. (2025). Identification of Hand Grasps Through the Analysis of Touch Point Distribution. In: Jin, S., Kim, J.H., Kong, YK., Park, J., Yun, M.H. (eds) Proceedings of the 22nd Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Volume 3. IEA 2024. Springer Series in Design and Innovation, vol 41. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-9330-6_24
Ghosh, S., Pal, S. (2025). Evaluation of Indian Kitchen Design for Ageing in Place Using Space Syntax Theory. In: Jin, S., Kim, J.H., Kong, YK., Park, J., Yun, M.H. (eds) Proceedings of the 22nd Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Volume 1. IEA 2024. Springer Series in Design and Innovation, vol 39. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-0211-0_15
Faizan, M.S., & Pal, S. (2023). Asymmetry in People with Transtibial and Transfemoral Amputation for the Activities of Daily Living. International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, 43:1, 76-99, DOI: 10.1504/IJBET.2022.10052342