About Me

Sanchita Kamath, UX Researcher

Strategic UX Researcher & HCI Specialist

I transform complex user behavior into actionable insights that drive product innovation and business growth.

As a UX researcher pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Sciences with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction, I bring both academic depth and practical methodology to solving complex user experience challenges. My research has consistently delivered measurable improvements in user engagement, task success rates, and product adoption.

What distinguishes my approach is the seamless integration of rigorous data analysis with deep user empathy, allowing me to uncover insights that quantitative methods alone might miss. I excel at translating these findings into clear, prioritized recommendations that development teams can implement immediately.

Core Competencies

Research Strategy

  • Designing comprehensive research plans aligned with business objectives
  • Mapping research questions to appropriate methodologies
  • Reducing research debt through systemic knowledge management
  • Forecasting user behavior trends using mixed-method approaches
  • Balancing immediate insights with long-term research goals

Methodological Expertise

  • Moderated user interviews & usability testing
  • Longitudinal studies & diary research
  • Advanced survey design with statistical validation
  • A/B testing design & implementation
  • Multi-modal accessibility research
  • Quantitative analysis (Python, R)
  • Journey mapping & experience modeling

Research Impact

  • Stakeholder alignment & expectation management
  • Executive-ready research presentations
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Research democratization & team workshops
  • Translation of findings into design requirements
  • Measurable ROI tracking for research initiatives
  • International research coordination

Technical Skills

  • Research Tools: UserTesting, UserZoom, Optimal Workshop, Lookback, dscout, SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics
  • Analysis Software: R, Python (pandas, scikit-learn), SPSS, NVivo, ATLAS.ti
  • Visualization & Prototyping: Figma, Miro, MAXQDA, Tableau, Power BI
  • Programming: HTML/CSS, JavaScript (basic), SQL, R Markdown
  • Collaboration: JIRA, Confluence, Notion, AirTable, Mural

Education

Ph.D. in Information Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2023-2028 (expected)

Specializing in Human-Computer Interaction with a focus on cognitive modeling and AI-enhanced user interactions. My dissertation explores how sense-making strategies can improve AI interpretability and usability.

Master of Science in Information Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2023-2024

Coursework in advanced research methods, HCI theory, and information architecture.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Manipal Academy of Higher Education - Dubai Campus
2019-2023

Minor in Data Analytics. Thesis research examined privacy concerns of older adults when interacting with voice agents in smart home environments, combining ethnographic methods with quantitative privacy measurement.

Professional Certifications

Interaction Design Foundation Advanced Learner (2021)

Google UX Design Professional Certificate (2020)

Let’s Create User-Centered Experiences Together

I’m currently exploring research opportunities where I can apply my expertise in mixed-methods research and cognitive modeling to solve complex UX challenges and drive product innovation.