
Ms. K. Divyashree Rao
Assistant Professor
EDUCATION
RESEARCH AREA & INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE (in years) Conference Presentation: HWWE 2025
Total Experience: 3+ Years
Academic Experience: ~1 year
Industry Experience: ~2.3 years
Assistant Professor, MIT World Peace University, Pune (Feb 2025 – Feb 2026)
UX/UI Designer, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (Oct 2022 – Jan 2025)
Research Area/Interests – User Experience (UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Behavioral Design & Nudge Theory, Design Psychology, Sustainability, Immersive Technologies (AR/VR), Interaction Design
AWARDS/HONORS/ACHIEVEMENTS
EXTERNALLY FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS
As Principal Investigator – None
Co-Principal Investigator – None
K. Divyashree Rao is a UX designer and Assistant Professor exploring the intersection of design, psychology, and technology. Her work focuses on behavioral design, user research, and immersive technologies, creating digital experiences can nudge people toward better decisions and a more sustainable world.