Ronak R. Mohanty

Dr. Ronak R. Mohanty is a Research Scientist in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction and Applied Perception. His work focuses on human-centric design principles to develop innovative Extended Reality (XR) and haptic technologies for applications in health technology, orthopedic surgery training, and XR learning. He has contributed to cutting-edge research at Meta Reality Labs, particularly in haptics-based wearable devices and human augmentation technologies.

• Primary Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Department: Industrial and Systems Engineering

Ronak R. Mohanty’s research spans multisensory experience design, with a focus on haptic rehabilitation, augmented reality (AR) for triage training, and spatial audio accessibility solutions. His work bridges academic and industrial domains, emphasizing inclusivity and precision in XR systems.

Scientific publications highlight trends in XR technology, haptics, medical simulations, and assistive interfaces. His studies explore motor strategies in virtual spaces, bone-drilling analytics, and speech-driven 3D modeling, reflecting interdisciplinary expertise in human augmentation and user-centered design.

Contact: ronak.mohanty@wisc.edu