About
Dr. Arundhati Guha Thakurta is an Assistant Professor and the Program Chairperson for the B.Des. (Humanizing Technology) at NMIMS School of Design. With a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from IIM-Mumbai and 12 years of experience in Ergonomics and Human Factors. She also briefly served as the Dean in charge of the NMIMS School of Design. For two years, she was an adjunct faculty at ISDI School of Design and Innovation, a curricular collaboration with Parsons School of Design, and at Nirmala Niketan-College of Home Science, Mumbai University.
Dr. Guha Thakurta heads the NMIMS-SoD Research Cell, fostering student research and publication as part of the curriculum. She also serves as the chief editor of SOD's annual publication, B.I.R.D. Her contributions to the academic community include numerous research papers in international journals and participation in national and international conferences. She is also a certified reviewer for many publishing bodies like Emerald-Sustainable Campus Publishers Network, ICORD., IEOM, IJDAS, HWWE and for various other international conferences.
Dr. Guha Thakurta is also instrumental in NMIMS corporate training programs, working with companies such as Maruti Suzuki, Cipla, AstraZeneca, Prism Johnson, etc. Furthermore, she collaborates with the Atal Incubation Centre, NMIMS, on various Launchpad programs, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Narsee Monjee Educational Trust Assistant Professor2020 - Present
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Publications (15)
- Dementia and Midlife: Risk for the Future Ageing Population Save
- Inculcating a Behaviour Change Among Impulsive Online Shoppers: Adapting to Mindful Spending Habits Save
- Combating binge-watching behaviour and habits Save
- Easing the Process of Breastfeeding for Mothers in Public Space Save
- Encouraging preschool kids to eat healthy and averting them from developing an unhealthy habit Save
- Morrie: Nudging the toddlers to drink more water through behavioral design Save
- Tailoring Comfort: A Comprehensive Approach to Home-Based Palliative Care for Dogs Save
- Reducing the Pollution of Mithi River: A Waste Disposal Intervention Save
- Canny Click: A Board Game Designed to Stimulate Mindful Online Behavior Among Teenagers Save
- Enhancing the physical and mental activity of the elderly in India: An exergaming-based design intervention Save