dishita turakhia

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  I worked as an architect and computational designer for 5+ years before starting PhD in Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. My current research is in the field of Human Computer Interaction with focus on tools for adaptive learning tools with applications in sports, rehabilitation and gaming. My research is highly interdisciplinary drawing from fields of Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Architecture and Urban Design. 

Selected Publications

• Turakhia, Dishita. "Thirteen Ways of Looking: A theoretical inquiry in computational creative thinking" (MIT Thesis 2017). Link
• Turakhia, Dishita G. "Dynamic Tensegrity Systems: A case for reconfigurable structures in urban context." (CAADRIA 2013). PDF
• Turakhia, Dishita. "Overview of Scientific Aspects of Spatial Cognition : Significance in Architectural Design" (2016). PDF

All Publications

Current Research

• Research PI - Prof. Stefanie Mueller | Human-Computer Interaction Engineering | MIT
• Workshop Host - Prof. Toni Kotnik | Aalto Technical University

Past Research

• M.S. EECS Adviser -  Prof. Patrick Winston | Genesis Group | CSAIL | MIT
• SMArchS Adviser - Prof. George Stiny | Design and Computation Group | SA+P | MIT
• Research PI - Prof. Larry Sass | Digital Design and Fabrication Group | SA+P | MIT
• Research PI - Prof. Michael Budig | Architecture and Sustainable Design | SUTD
• M.Sc. EmTech Adviser - Prof. Mike Weinstock | Emergent Technologies and Design | AA School of Architecture

Past Work 

• PLP Architecture, London
• sP+a, Mumbai

Education

• 2017 - M.S. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT, Cambridge 
• 2017 - SMArchS Design and Computation, MIT, Cambridge
• 2011 - M.S. EmTech (Emergent Technologies in Design), AA School of Architecture, London
• 2008 - B.Arch, KRVIA, Mumbai University, Mumbai

 Technical Expertise

• 3D Modeling (Rhino, Grasshopper, Sketchup, Vray, Flamingo, Solidworks)
• Programming (Python, Tensorflow, WebPPL, Machine Learning)
• Prototyping (Lasercutting, 3D printing, CNC milling, Waterjet cutting)
• Parametric Design (Rhinoscript, GH, GC, VB Script, Arduino, Processing)
• Analysis (Ecotect, Strand7, Ansys)
• Presentation (Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier, MS Office, Autocad, Revit, Microstation, VectorWorks)