Welcome to ShivamDesignLab
I am Shivam, a final-year graduate student in Computational Media at University of California, SC. Currently, I serve as the lead UX researcher and project manager for a capstone project sponsored by NASA Ames Research Center, HCI group. In addition, I am collaborating with Mahnaz Roshanei on research that explores language models (LLMs) in social interactions and well-being.
My research interests lie at the intersection of GenerativeAI, Human-Computer Interaction, and behavioral studies. Currently, I am focused on these two key areas: first, designing human-centered AI solutions for long-duration space missions, with an emphasis on enhancing crew autonomy; and second, exploring AI-mediated interactions to promote well-being.
If our research interests align, or if you're someone seeking any advice, feedback, or suggestions that I might be able to provide, feel free to schedule a chat with me, here.
Recent News
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Catchup with Professor Minghui Hu and joined the research cluster, ''Humanities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.'' (September 2024)
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Joined the Human-Centered AI (HCAI) research group at UCSC, led by Prof. Magy Seif El-Nasr and Dr. Norman Su. and started working on a research proposal titled "LLM-driven Interaction Centric Mixed-Initiative Planning system." (September 2024)
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Research presentation with NASA Ames, Human Systems Integration Division. (June 2024)
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Finished independent research with Prof. Magy Seif El-Nasr and Dr. Mahnaz Roshanei and joined "Game User Interaction and Intelligence Lab." (June 2024)
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NASA Ames Research Center, HSI Division, sponsored a project titled "User Interface for AI-Supported Space Mission Planning and Execution." (April 2024)
Experience Highlights
NASA Ames Research Center (Self-Sponsored Capstone Project)
Lead UX Researcher & Project Manager | April 2024 -- Present
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Conducted comprehensive user research which includes 2 design sprints, 3 focus groups, and 13 expert interviews to evaluate the impact and scope of AI in space mission planning.
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Developed 3 user-centered design recommendations to enhance planning efficiency and self-scheduling for the NASA mission planning software, Playbook.
THEA 80N: Walt Disney
Teaching Assistant | Spring 2024
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Under Prof. Kinan Valdez I provided weekly one-on-one mentoring to 94 students, evaluating assignments and guiding them in storytelling, story boarding, and film analysis projects.
IIT Ashram
UX Designer & UI Developer | July 2020 – June 2023
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Performed ethnographic field studies and contextual inquiries with 34 rural participants, deriving key insights that informed product strategy through data-driven design recommendations.
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Conducted 28 usability testing sessions at three stages of product development to ensure the rapid and iterative deployment of the product services.