Tiash Rana Mukherjee (she/her)
Mixed Methods Researcher | Human Factors | Ergonomist | Cognitive Science | Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineer
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My Research
My research interests are user perception, cognitive workload, decision-making, risk-taking, adaptation over time, and user-centric design. I have expertise in designing and conducting research studies that aid user-centric device development by studying neural activity, physiological effects, movement, and behavior. As for my PhD, I work with exoskeletons! My dissertation aims to provide contextual evidence to aid in developing standardized research methodologies evaluating Human-Exoskeleton Interaction (HEI).
In addition to my dissertation projects, I have worked on other research studies that have broadened my academic interests and expertise. These projects have helped me gain insights and skills that have helped improve my dissertation work, allowing me to refine my methodologies and deepen my understanding!
Some of the research themes that I have been involved in are mentioned below but full list of my projects and published/discussed work is available under the publications tab!
Human-Exoskeleton Interaction
Human-Exoskeleton Interaction
My dissertation studies investigate different facets of HEI across a spectrum of ecologically valid occupational complexities. Each study addresses HEI with different types of exoskeletons to accommodate a broader understanding of how task-relevant exoskeleton designs impact user experience and performance. Contributions in the areas of manufacturing, emergency response and healthcare.
Human Behavior: Decision Making, Risk Taking, Vigilance
Human Behavior: Decision Making, Risk Taking, Vigilance
Worked on projects investigating the interaction of physical and cognitive fatigue with sleep deprivation. Balloon Analog Risk Test was administered to test the aforementioned interaction on different facets of risk-taking, such as risk-taking inclination, efficiency, decision-making, alertness, etc., being evaluated. To supplement behaviors observed, other measures from PVT, n-back, and subjective perception are also investigated upon.
Research Tools & Methods
Motion Capture using wearable sensors during an EMT task
Also, Surface Electromyography as seen on the shoulders
HEI tests in lab with user bioinstrumented on a force plate
Well, this is where I am doing a HRI study with fNIRS and Eye-Tracking!
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