Nimisha Karnatak

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About Nimisha Karnatak

My research is driven by a fundamental need to address the inequalities faced by underserved populations, with the overarching mission of improving their quality of life. This commitment informs my broader goal of designing AI technologies with and for the Majority World, and shapes my ongoing, where I am supervised by Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt and Professor Max Van Kleek. My PhD research focuses on the inclusive development of LLM-based systems for novice technology users in high-stakes settings. I specifically focus on community healthcare workers in the Global South to assess how such technologies can empower these “extraordinary users.” In the summer of 2024, I worked as a, where my research focuses on co-creation with generative AI (research under a non-disclosure agreement). Before joining PhD, I worked as a (). At MSRI, I conducted human-centered research in the domain of healthcare under the supervision of (the incredible) Dr. Bill Theis. My work at MSRI has given me the opportunity to closely examine the intricate technology usage and interactions among multiple stakeholders within the healthcare ecosystem, including patients, and healthcare professionals (: 2 :). Over the years, I have been privileged to contribute as an intern or research assistant at some of the world's most prestigious institutions, including the International Labour Organization () in Geneva, Switzerland, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (-), the Indian School of Business (), and the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing () under the Indian Space Research Organization (). Please visit my website for more details: