Roshni Poddar

roshnipoddar [@] microsoft [.] com

A close-up picture of a smiling Indian woman wearing glasses and a dark brown coat with a fur collar.

Currently: I am a software engineer at Microsoft.

Previous bio: I am a research fellow at Microsoft Research India, where I work with Dr. Manohar Swaminathan and Dr. Mohit Jain.

My research interests lie at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and accessibility. At Microsoft Research, I enjoy co-designing and evaluating accessible solutions that enable learning through play (Ludic Design for Accessibility) for people with disabilities, with a focus on the Global South. I firmly believe that we need to consider the impact of factors such as race, stigma, socioeconomic status, and infrastructure to conduct more inclusive accessibility research.