Puja Varsani

Puja Varsani is an academic staff member at Middlesex University, affiliated with the Design Engineering & Mathematics school. Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Social Robotics, and Affective Computing, with a particular emphasis on integrating sensorial feedback into interactive systems and robotics.

Her recent publications highlight two key areas: (1) the role of affective touch in enhancing social robotics, and (2) the use of robotics as educational tools for teaching computer science fundamentals. These works reflect her interdisciplinary approach combining design engineering principles with cognitive and educational considerations.

While no specific scientific awards or student advising records are documented in the provided text, her contributions to research outputs demonstrate engagement with cutting-edge HCI and robotics technologies. Her current work appears to focus on bridging emotional and tactile elements in machine interactions.