Ramyah Gowrishankar is a researcher at Aalto University's Department of Information and Communications Engineering, focusing on cutting-edge human-computer interaction (HCI) research involving e-textiles and wearable technologies. Her work bridges textile engineering with interactive media to develop novel interfaces for immersive experiences. Research Interests: e-Textiles, Thermal Interaction Design, Wearable Computing, Full-Body Interfaces, Triboelectric Systems Scientific Awards Maria Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship Publications Overview Ramyah's recent work explores thermal interaction in saunas, woven pressure sensor optimization, and XR innovation networks. She investigates triboelectric textiles for energy harvesting, textile interaction design, and tangible computing through projects like EMIL and ThermoTouch. Her research combines material science with user experience design across diverse contexts.
