Smit Desai

Assistant Professor @ Northeastern University, Boston | Building the Future of Conversational Human-AI Interactions

Role
Director at Chai Lab Northeastern University
Location
Boston, MA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Smit Desai

Human-Computer Interaction Researcher focusing on Voice User Interfaces and Conversational UX.

Experience

  1. Director

    Chai Lab Northeastern University

    Aug 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

Education

  • Gujarat Technological University (GTU)

    Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Engineering

    2011 — 2015

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Science (M.S.), Information Management

    2016 — 2018

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Information Science/Studies

Skills

  • Python
  • Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Wordpress
  • 3d Modeling
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sketch
  • React.js
  • Information Architecture
  • Creative Writing
  • User Interface Design
  • Microsoft Word
  • Angularjs
  • Crowdsourcing
  • Data Science
  • Cognitive Science
  • Management
  • Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • User Interface Prototyping
  • Data Analysis
  • Interaction Design
  • Invision
  • Virtual Reality
  • Voice User Interface Design
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Kinect
  • Project Management
  • Storyboarding
  • Customer Service
  • Blogging
  • Research
  • Alexa
  • User Experience Design
  • Google Home
  • Front-End Development
  • Machine Learning
  • Marketing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Html

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