Kumar’s  research lies at the intersection of human-centered computing and global development. She uses a background in computer science, design, and ethnography to study emerging technology practices of marginalized users in resource-challenged communities, and to leverage this understanding towards the design and deployment of appropriate technology- and process-based solutions. 

Kumar’s work contributes towards scholarship on mobile, social, and visual media practices and applies this research to design appropriate and contextually-relevant health and education interventions for marginalized communities, mainly in South Asia.

Neha Kumar came to Georgia Tech after completing a doctorate at the School of Information at the University of California, Berkley, where she specialized in human-centered computing and global development

Kudos to Neha on achieving this professional milestone!