Suhas Govind Joshi

Suhas Govind Joshi is an Associate Professor in Information Systems Design at the University of Oslo's Department of Informatics. His work focuses on participatory design approaches, particularly with marginalized user groups including elderly populations and people with disabilities. He is an active member of the Information Systems Design (DESIGN) research group and has contributed significantly to the fields of Human-Computer Interaction and Assistive Technologies.

Dr. Joshi's research centers on creating inclusive design methodologies that prioritize user capabilities rather than limitations. His work explores how embodied experiences, tangible interfaces, and material-based design can enhance accessibility and user experience for diverse populations. He has made significant contributions to understanding how older adults interact with technology, challenging common assumptions about their psychomotor abilities with touchscreens. His recent work bridges participatory design with artificial intelligence, examining how AI technologies can be co-designed with end users.

Analysis of Dr. Joshi's publication record reveals a consistent focus on participatory design methodologies with vulnerable populations across multiple domains including healthcare technology, educational technology, and public sector digitalization. A distinctive thread throughout his research is the paradigm shift from designing for disabilities to designing for capacities, emphasizing user strengths rather than limitations.

Dr. Joshi has been involved in several significant research projects including CORPUS (New competence requirements in the public sector), PUD (Podcast and Universal Design), and UD(X)=?. His collaborative work with researchers like Tone Bratteteig, Heidi Bråthen, and Maja van der Velden demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections within the Human-Computer Interaction field.

As part of the Information Systems Design research group at the University of Oslo, Dr. Joshi contributes to a vibrant community focused on user-centered approaches to technology design. His innovative methodology using social workers as proxies for people with intellectual disabilities has gained recognition in the participatory design community for enabling meaningful inclusion of previously underserved populations in the design process.