The goal of this workshop is to provide participants with awareness and informed views of the main human factors issues associated with human centered design in complex technological systems. Over the centuries we have seen the skills and knowledge of mankind evolve to meet their changing requirements that is reflected in the form of how new tools and techniques materialize fulfilling various utilities. A major challenge we are facing is to incorporate human factors into engineering to bring about a human-centered approach to design. The courses will involve starting with design thinking principles for engineers as well as introducing them to various aspects of design that could help them in comprehending and designing everyday technology.
The course consists of a seven day residential program in which the different topics will be introduced through lectures. Through workshops, reading literature and completing assignments, participants will obtain insights into current theoretical developments and develop informed views. In addition to the provided literature, participants are encouraged to search for additional literature that may shed light on the topic under discussion.
The participants will receive accommodation, food and expenses for travelling from their base station to IIT Kanpur based on Government norms.
The workshop can accommodate a maximum of 30 candidates. Please avail this opportunity early.
Open to graduate students (PhD and masters)
The participants will receive accommodation in hostel (single/double occupancy), food and expenses for travelling (Sleeper Class, train) from their base station to IIT Kanpur based on Government norms.
Email: vkant@iitk.ac.in
Day 1 (Friday, March 15):
Prof. Ramkumar (and Team)
Topic: Product Design & Medtech Centre
Day 2 (Saturday, March 16):
Prof. Satyaki Roy (and team)
Topic: Creative Techniques for Designers
Day 3/4 (Sunday, Monday March 17,18):
Prof. Ritwij Bhowmik (and Team)
Topic: Design Thinking and Processes I and II
Day 5 (Tuesday, March 19):
Prof. Sruti S Ragavan
Topic: Interfaces and Evaluation
Day 6 (Wednesday, March 20):
Prof. Amar Behera
Topic: Design & Prototyping
Day 7 (Thursday, March 21):
Prof. Bishakh Bhattacharya (and team)
Topic: Robotics and applications & SMSS Lab
| Session 1 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Lunch | 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM |
| Session 2 | 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM |