Sowmya Somanath, University of Victoria

Research

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Human-computer interaction interaction design creativity support tools systems for wellbeing and happiness future of work tangibles and physical computing

Latest funding

Affect and Cognition-Aware Technologies for Knowledge Work
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$25,000
A Co-Design Exploration of Community Data through Placed-Based Decision-Supporting Tools and Methods
SSHRC · 2022 · Co-investigator
$250,000
Tools for Makers within Constraints
NSERC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$161,000

All 3 grants and awards

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Affect and Cognition-Aware Technologies for Knowledge Work

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Somanath, Sowmya S

Keywords: human-centered ai; human-computer interaction; knowledge work; science of happiness; technologies for work; user interface design

$25,000

A Co-Design Exploration of Community Data through Placed-Based Decision-Supporting Tools and Methods

Co-investigatorSSHRC2022New Frontiers in Research Fund - Special Calls

Principal investigators: Carpendale, Sheelagh

Keywords: Data Visualization; Interaction Design, ; Human Computer Interaction, ; Inclusive Design,; Co-Design,; Data Physicalization,; CARE principles; FAIR principles; citizen engagement; Data Autonomy

$250,000

Tools for Makers within Constraints

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Somanath, Sowmya

Keywords: at-risk youth; maker movement; physical computing

$161,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Human-computer interaction Dear Professor Somanath, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on human-computer interaction connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Affect and Cognition-Aware Technologies for Knowledge Work" (2024), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]