Rohit Ashok Khot

Dr. Rohit Ashok Khot is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Design at RMIT University, Australia, and directs the HAFP Research Lab. He specializes in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly Human-Food Interaction (HFI), digital health, and multisensory experiences. With 89 scholarly publications and an h-index of 26, his work challenges traditional design paradigms and integrates play, technology, and food. Recognized with awards like the DECRA and AI 2000 Most Influential Scholar, he leads conferences like ACM DIS 2022 and collaborates globally.

His research extends to sustainable food systems and UN SDGs, with the HAFP Lab producing 25 outputs since 2020. Media features in IEEE Spectrum, Mashable, and ABC highlight his innovative projects. Dr. Khot teaches courses on HCI, design thinking, and digital health while mentoring students who have secured prestigious fellowships. He remains open to collaboration and supervision in Masters/PhD research.