Manaswi Saha

Manaswi Saha is a research scientist specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Human-AI Interaction, currently working with the Digital Experience Research team at Accenture Labs. Her research explores innovative applications of AI and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies in workplace and industrial scenarios, focusing on designing human-centered technology experiences. Her primary research interests include real-time AI knowledge work support and audio augmented reality-based task guidance. Saha's doctoral research focused on urban accessibility, developing data-driven interactive tools such as Project Sidewalk, which has been deployed in over 20 cities globally to support accessibility assessments and policy-making. She earned her PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Washington, during which she held multiple internships at leading industrial research labs, including Adobe Research, Microsoft Research, and Autodesk Research. Her doctoral work was supported by the 2020 Google PhD Fellowship.

• 2022–Present·Accenture Labs·HCI Research Scientist
  • Leading research on AI and XR technologies for industrial applications, focusing on innovative designs for future workplaces and task guidance.
• 2017–2022·Adobe Research, Microsoft Research, Autodesk Research·Research Intern
  • Studied digital content control tools at Adobe Research; explored accessibility issues at Microsoft Research; and investigated data visualization and user interaction at Autodesk Research.
• 2013–2015·IIIT-Delhi·Research Associate
  • Conducted research in energy sustainability and smart home technologies, collaborating with scholars from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Washington.

• 2018–2022·University of Washington·PhD
  • Major: Computer Science and Engineering
  • Research Focus: Urban Accessibility, Data Visualization, Crowdsourced Data Collection
• 2015–2018·University of Maryland·PhD (first two years)
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Research Focus: Human-Computer Interaction and its applications in societal challenges
• 2010–2012·IIIT-Delhi, India·Master's
  • Major: Computer Science