Kunal Gupta
Research Fellow at The University of Auckland
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Top SchoolKunal Gupta is a Research Fellow at the Empathic Computing Laboratory, University of Auckland, with 11 years of experience blending HCI research, UX practice, and embedded systems to create emotionally intelligent AR/VR experiences. His PhD produced a novel Context-Aware Empathic Virtual Reality (CAEVR) framework validated with biosignals, enabling real-time emotional adaptation in immersive environments. He has industry experience as a UX researcher at Google and as an interaction/embedded designer building assistive products like the LeChal haptic shoe, demonstrating a consistent focus on accessibility and social impact. Kunal’s work spans prototyping, physiological sensing, and user-centred design, and he’s equally committed to mentoring students and translating research into practical tools. Outside academia, he’s a tinkerer and creative—interested in music and photography—which informs his multidisciplinary approach to designing more human-centred technology.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Human Computer Interaction, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Human Computer Interaction at The University of AucklandMasters of Human Interface Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Masters of Human Interface Technology, Human Computer Interaction at University of CanterburyBachelors of Technology, Electronics & Communication, Bachelors of Technology, Electronics & Communication at Engineering College BikanerKendriya Vidyalaya No. - 1, Faridabad
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Github contributions (5)
dirtydevil/dirtydevil.github.io
Aug 2014 - Nov 2018
Contributions:57 commits, 39 pushes in 4 years 3 months
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