Karthik Venkatraj

Karthik Venkatraj is a researcher at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, specializing in human-centered design and perceptual intelligence with particular expertise in haptic interfaces and user experience.

His research interests include:

• Human-Centered Design
• Perceptual Intelligence
• Haptic Design
• User Interfaces
• Virtual Reality
• Ethical Interaction Design

Venkatraj's current research explores 'Dark Haptics' - manipulative techniques in tactile user interfaces that influence user behavior in potentially unethical ways. His work bridges human-computer interaction, perceptual psychology, and ethical design considerations in emerging technologies.

He maintains an active research profile with forthcoming publications in 2025 and collaborates with established researchers including Christina Schneegass, Gijs Huisman, and Abdallah El Ali.