Dishita is a Ph.D. student in the Human-Computer Interaction Engineering (HCIE) Group at Computer Science Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her current work focuses on adaptive tools for mastering various skills, such as motor skills, maker skills, and creative skills using personal fabrication.
Before starting her Ph.D. in the Human-Computer Interaction field at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (EECS), she received dual masters in EECS (MIT) and computational design (SMArchS, MIT) in addition to masters in design technology (EmTech, AA). Prior to returning to academia, she worked as an architect and computational designer for 5+ years in Mumbai, London, Singapore, and Bern. Her work is highly interdisciplinary drawing from fields of Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Architecture, and Urban Design.
email: dishita[at]mit.edu
office: 32 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139 (Map)
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Can creative thinking be computational? How do humans engage in creative thoughts? In this inquiry, I investigate what aspects of human intelligence enables us to be a creative society. I apply the computational framework of Shape Grammar developed by Prof. George Stiny at MIT to creative thinking for machines proposing to consider thou
Can creative thinking be computational? How do humans engage in creative thoughts? In this inquiry, I investigate what aspects of human intelligence enables us to be a creative society. I apply the computational framework of Shape Grammar developed by Prof. George Stiny at MIT to creative thinking for machines proposing to consider thoughts as shapes, ideas as spatial relations, and creative thinking as computing with shape grammar.
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Architects spend 60% of their design time in drafting their conceptual sketches into CAD drawings. In this project, we use machine learning to automate the mundane parts of drafting for increased efficiency.
Using sensor based gloves to track glass blower artist's gestures during creation of an artifact
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Building computational models of social cognition and visual communication
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Fabricating a 2-axis sketching tool and exploring sketching techniques
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Studying the neuroscience of spatial cognition in architectural design
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Using irregular Tensegrity habitable structures in slums of Mumbai
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Fabricating a 2-axis sketching tool and exploring sketching techniques
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Biomimetic behavior material study of hygromorphism in pine-cones
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Using climate analysis for the design of urban massing for city of Ningbo, China
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My experience with MISTI Global Startup Labs | Blog Link
I had just found my new home at MIT, but a home isn't home unless there is family. And in ...
Why being at MIT is like being Alice in Wonderland | Blog Link
On my first day of grad school. I drank a magic potion from the fire-hose! And there I went ...
How the design of MIT represents its philosophy | Blog Link
“How do I get to MIT?” I asked. It was a sunny afternoon with a crisp fall breeze. I was only ...
On the value of pursuing your dreams | Blog Link
“… you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future…”
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I am always looking for research and entrepreneurial opportunities in the field of design and technology. Looking to connect with other curious minds to initiate innovative projects!
Contact: dishita[at]mit.edu