I'am
Sujithra Raviselvam
Researcher. Designer. Observer.
About me
User interactions and the extremes of their experiences intrigue me. I started as a Biomedical Engineer and branched into a significantly broader realm of products, services, and systems design. As a result, my PhD research led to a framework for designing with extreme-user experiences.
Over the years, I have embraced the responsibility to be an empathic observer, an agile facilitator, and a continuous learner. I thrive to adopt design innovation to empower users, train students, and address societal needs. My research interests include extreme-user experience, inclusive design, medical device design, healthcare systems, and design education.
Portfolio
Honors & Awards
- SUTD President’s Graduate Fellowship: Sept 2016- Sept 2021
- Journal of Mechanical Design (JMD) Reviewer with Distinction: 2019
- Best Paper Award: International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED), 2017
- Best Poster Award: International Conference on Design Creativity (ICDC), 2016
- Best Teaching Assistant Award: SUTD, 2017
- Valedictorian & Rank 1: SRM Institute of Science and Technology, 2007-2011
Goals
Professional
Incorporate the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into design practices.
Contribute to building user-centric healthcare systems in developing nations.
Contribute to building an inclusive education sector that embraces design thinking skills.
Personal
Learn and appreciate as many languages as possible.
Dedicate time and effort to art.
Never stop learning.