Sai Siddartha Maram

Sai Siddartha Maram is a researcher specializing in User Experience Research (UXR) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). He is currently a User Experience Research Intern at Microsoft. His research interests include gamified learning, AI design, and visual ethnography in cultural spaces. Academically, he has contributed to the GUII Lab and Social Emotional Technology Lab at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has published multiple papers on AI interaction design and cultural frameworks. Not only has he excelled in academics, but he has also earned numerous accolades, including the IEEE ICACCP Best Research Paper Award and a full scholarship from Thapar University. Sai Siddartha Maram’s career blends innovative thinking with technical expertise, making significant contributions to the field of User Experience Research.

• 2023 – Present·Microsoft·User Experience Research Intern
  • Conducted user experience research projects, investigating how technology can enhance product design and user interaction.

• August 2021 – August 2026·University of California, Santa Cruz·Ph.D. Candidate
  • Focused on User Experience Research and Human-Computer Interaction
• 2016 – 2020·Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology·Bachelor’s Degree
  • Specialized in Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence