Hi, I'm Shwetha!

I'm a PhD candidate at the University of Michigan School of Information and a member of the Information Interaction Lab, advised by Dr. Michael Nebeling.

As we approach the everyday use of augmented reality (AR), novel privacy concerns arise for end-users and bystanders, due to how AR devices capture users' interactions and process physical environments.
To mitigate privacy risks across the AR development and usage lifecycle, my research develops tools and frameworks that equip AR designers, developers, and end-users with a privacy mindset.

I completed my undergrad in Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Michigan with a minor in Art & Design.

During my PhD, I've interned at Microsoft Research, Meta Reality Labs, and received the Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship at UMich. I'm happy to chat with anyone pursuing similar opportunities or share my application materials!