Priyanka Balasubramaniyam
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Priyanka Balasubramaniyam is a rising researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction, child-computer interaction, and participatory design. Her work centers on how young children engage with emerging technologies, particularly through the lens of metaphor and creative expression. In her most-cited paper, "Making a Metaphor Sandwich: Analyzing Children's use of Metaphor During Tabletop Telepresence Robot Supported Participatory Design" (2024), Balasubramaniyam explores how children naturally employ metaphorical thinking when co-designing with telepresence robots, revealing novel insights into child-led design processes. This work, already garnering early citations, demonstrates her ability to bridge developmental psychology, robotics, and design methodology. Her contributions are particularly significant for understanding how remote collaboration tools can be adapted for inclusive, child-centered participatory design. Balasubramaniyam’s research promises to shape how future technologies are co-created with young users, ensuring their voices and imaginative frameworks are central to innovation. As an emerging scholar, her focus on metaphor as a design tool offers a fresh, accessible approach to making technology more intuitive and engaging for children.
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