Divya Yendapally

Divya Yendapally is a Professor of User Experience Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), serving since 2024. She holds an M.H.C.I.D. in Human Computer Interaction and Design from the University of California–Irvine and a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Georgia.

• Education:
• M.H.C.I.D., Human Computer Interaction and Design, University of California–Irvine
• B.S., Computer Science, University of Georgia

Her professional experience spans academia and industry, including roles as a Human-Centered Design Specialist at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (2022–24), a UI/UX Engineer at Terran Orbital Corporation (2021–22), and a Research Development Designer at the University of Georgia School of Social Work (2019–20). She has also contributed to internships in information technology.

Her research focuses on user-centered design principles, interactive systems, and eco-feedback environments. Her notable work includes a publication in the Springer CCIS Series on eco-feedback systems. She has received prestigious recognitions such as the Presidential Service Award and an ACM-W Conference Grant.

Divya’s career highlights interdisciplinary collaboration, blending technology with human needs. She has not disclosed advising or grant details in the provided text.