Human Computer Interaction Institute of Nepal (HCIIN)
Research - Kathmandu, Central Region, Nepal
Human Computer Interaction Institute of Nepal (HCIIN) Employees
Human Computer Interaction Institute of Nepal (HCIIN) Details
A not-for-profit research organization using interdisciplinary approach from HCI (Human Computer Interaction) and ICT (Information Communication and Technologies) in the context of developmental activities to help the under served and under-resourced.Registered as a not-for-profit under sub-section (1) of section 5 of Companies Act, Nepal 2006, HCIIN (Human Computer Interaction Institute of Nepal) will be focusing on utilizing interdisciplinary research and human-centered processes and technology design on work that aspires towards economic, social, and human development of low income regions of Nepal and Asia. Our short term goals are to:-Develop socially oriented technologies and devise innovative techniques for engaging new technology users-Design technologies to accommodate power differentials in communities-Factor cultural and social sensitivities in the design of new technologies and/or HCI methods-Study the intersection of HCI and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and designing for sustainability-Study the intersection of Information Communication Technologies with respect to development goals, and work closely with local, national, international for-profit and not-for-profit organizations- Involve in research works at the intersection of technology and education, health, big data, and crisis informatics. - Assist or Collaborate with students or researchers with suitable research proposal and work plans to encourage towards pursuing HCI and ICTD research[some of our inspiration comes from CHI across the borders workshop. Adapted from https://hci4dacrossborders.wordpress.com/]
