I am a Digital Futures Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Division of Media Technology and Interaction Design at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden.

As a qualitative researcher and interaction designer, I am deeply passionate about exploring both human and more-than-human aspects of technology. I direct my efforts toward understanding and crafting technology experiences that contribute to building more just and equitable futures. In particular, I research at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), global health, taboo, marginality, and activism. Focusing on health equity, I approach technology design as a powerful catalyst for crafting pathways toward equity and empowerment for marginalized communities.

In my Postdoc, I am working alongside Madeline Balaam and Airi Lampinen to investigate the ethics around data collection methodologies when engaging participants on intimate and taboo topics and designing interactions that cultivate trust and a sense of collective care among various stakeholders throughout reproductive and menstrual journeys.

I earned a Ph.D. in Human-Centered Design from IIIT-Delhi, India, where I was jointly advised by Neha Kumar & Pushpendra Singh . My doctoral research, set within the urban Indian landscape, focused on uncovering how the design of menstrual technologies can effectively address cultural taboos and systemic barriers, supporting individuals throughout their menstrual journeys. I received fellowships from both the Indian Government and Google to support my doctoral research (read thesis).

Whether you are a student, colleague, or organization, and believe my experience can support you in any capacity, feel free to reach out to me at anupriya (at) kth (dot) se.