Yogesh Kumar Meena, PhD

Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Engineering, IIT Gandhinagar

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I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at IIT Gandhinagar, where I have been leading the Human–AI Interaction (HAIx) Lab since February 2023. My lab develops intelligent, transparent, and user-centric human-machine interaction systems - technologies that people can trust, understand, and use on their own terms. I hold a B.Tech. and M.Tech. in Information Technology from IIITM Gwalior (2010) and a PhD in Computer Science from Ulster University (2018).

Before joining IIT Gandhinagar, I was a Senior AI Software Development Engineer at the University of Essex (2021–2023), working on an Innovate UK-funded project with Mersea Homes Ltd. Prior to that, I was a Postdoctoral Research Officer at the FIT Lab, Swansea University (2018–2021), on the EPSRC-funded PV Interfaces project in collaboration with Google, DST Innovations Ltd, and IIT Bombay. Earlier, I was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the School of Computing, Engineering, and Intelligent Systems, Ulster University (2017–2018), on a GCRF UKRI-funded project, and a Visiting Research Fellow at the Center for Mechatronics, IIT Kanpur (2015–2018), on the UK–India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) project.

My research spans two directions: (1) delivering intelligent technologies and systems, and (2) transforming community health and care. I develop hybrid-multimodal human-computer and brain-computer interfaces for rehabilitation and assistive use - supporting stroke survivors, people with neuromuscular impairments, and people with neurodevelopmental conditions - alongside accessible technologies for users in low- and middle-income countries: groups that mainstream technology too often overlooks.

Research Interests

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Brain-Computer Interface
  • Eye-Tracking
  • Motor Control and Rehabilitation
  • Explainable & Human-Centred AI
  • Accessibility & Assistive Technology
  • User Experience and Usability

Publications

68

SwitchBraidNet:Quantisation-aware lightweight architecture for hybrid brain-computer interface

G. Siddhad, Y.K. Meena

In proceedings of SMC 2026, Bellevue, 2026 (Accepted)

Conference
67

From Dyad to Triad: Eliciting XAI Requirements in Stroke Rehabilitation

P. Rajpura, Y.K. Meena

In proceedings of SMC 2026, Bellevue, 2026 (Accepted)

Conference
66

A Hybrid Gaze-Motor Imagery BCI Framework for Effective Decision Communication

G. Reddy, K.F. Wong-Lin, Y.K. Meena

In proceedings of SMC 2026, Bellevue, 2026 (Accepted)

Conference
65

Towards simultaneous decoding of kinetic and kinematic movement parameters during grasp and lift task by non-invasive brain imaging

P.G. Dangi, Y.K. Meena

In proceedings of SMC 2026, Bellevue, 2026 (Accepted)

Conference
64

Joint Tokenised–Continuous Representation Learning for Subject-Independent Grasp Force Decoding

S.S. Turankar, Y.K. Meena

In proceedings of SMC 2026, Bellevue, 2026 (Accepted)

Conference
63

A Multi-Objective Optimisation Framework for Corticomuscular EEG-EMG Pair Selection in Hybrid BCI

D.M. Kumar, Y.K. Meena

In proceedings of SMC 2026, Bellevue, 2026 (Accepted)

Conference
62

Autonext: Optimised Recurrent and Context-Aware Statistical Models for Predictive Text Input in Low-Resource Indic Languages

T. Somkuwar, Y.K. Meena

ACM Transactions on Asian and Low-Resource Language Information Processing, 2026 (Accepted)

Journal
61

Towards Enhancing Visual Reasoning through Gaze-Semantic Alignment and Attention Correction

Ramanand, Y.K. Meena

In the Proceedings of ETRA 2026, Marrakech, June 2026 (Accepted)

Conference
60

Designing Culturally Grounded Reflection Cards That Explore Self-Perception of Aging and Automated Recommendations with Older Adults in India

N.M. Khanuja, V. Nisi, Y.K. Meena, J. Forlizzi

In the Proceedings of DIS 2026, Singapore, June 2026 (Accepted)

Conference
59

Human-centered explainable AI for brain-computer interface-driven rehabilitation

P. Rajpura

In the Proceedings of CHI EA 2026, Barcelona, April 2026

Conference
58

Operationalizing Self-Perceptions of Aging Using Reflection Probe and SPA Design Cards with HCI Practitioners

N.M. Khanuja, Y.K. Meena, V. Nisi, J. Forlizzi

In the Proceedings of CHI EA 2026, Barcelona, April 2026

Conference
57

Evaluation of the Impact of Image Mutations on the Origin Classification of Digital Images

V. Koka, Ramanand, S. Mondal, Y.K. Meena

Information and Software Technology, Volume 194, 108071, 2026

Journal
56

Unveiling Design Spaces to Integrate UI/UX with Data-Driven Approach for Advanced e-Health App

T. Sanandiya, A. Agarwal, A. Chatterjee, Y.K. Meena

Human-Centric AI: Harmonizing Humans and Technology, Springer, November 2025 (Accepted)

Book Chapter
55

Designing for Self-Perception of Aging in Low-Resource Settings: Leveraging Reflection, AI, and Cultural Contexts in HCI

N. Khanuja, Y.K. Meena, V. Nisi, J. Forlizzi

In the Proceedings of IndiaHCI 2025 (Workshop Proposal), New Delhi, November 2025

Conference
54

Muteract: Interactive and Iterative Prompt Mutation Interface for LLM Developers and Evaluators

Y.K. Meena, S. Mondal, M.P. Potta

In the Proceedings of IndiaHCI 2025, New Delhi, November 2025

Conference
53

Design and Evaluation of a Multimodal Elevator System with Gaze and Multilingual Voice Controls

Ramanand, Y.K. Meena

In the Proceedings of IndiaHCI 2025, New Delhi, November 2025

Conference
52

Adaptive Text Inputs: Contextual Hint-Text Generation for Enhancing Mobile Apps Accessibility using Text-to-Text Transformer Language Models and Q-learning

S. Shukla, Y.K. Meena

In the Proceedings of IndiaHCI 2025, New Delhi, November 2025

Conference
51

Multimodal Appearance-based Gaze-Controlled Virtual Keyboard with Synchronous–Asynchronous Interaction for Low-Resource Settings

Y.K. Meena, M. Salvi

In the Proceedings of SMC 2025, Vienna, October 2025

Conference
50

Improving Continuous Grasp Force Decoding from EEG with Time-Frequency Regressors and Premotor-Parietal Network Integration

P. Dangi, Y.K. Meena

In the Proceedings of SMC 2025, Vienna, October 2025

Conference
49

SkeySpot: Automating Service Key Detection for Digital Electrical Layout Plans in the Construction Industry

D. Dosi, R. Meena, P. Rajpura, Y.K. Meena

In the Proceedings of SMC 2025, Vienna, October 2025

Conference
48

Evaluating Pre-Trained Large Language Models Using Simulated Human Inputs for Python Code Generation

M.P. Potta, S. Mondal, Y.K. Meena

SSRN, 5293364, 2025

Preprint
47

Predictive Tree-based Virtual Keyboard for Improved Gaze Typing

E. Hrushikesh, Y.K. Meena

In the Proceedings of SMC 2024, Sarawak, October 2024

Conference
46

Towards Effective Deep Neural Network Approach for Multi-Trial P300 Detection in Brain-Computer Interfaces

P. Shukla, H. Cecotti, Y.K. Meena

In the Proceedings of SMC 2024, Sarawak, October 2024

Conference
45

Post-Training Quantization in Brain-Computer Interfaces based on Event-Related Potential Detection

H. Cecotti, D. Dhaliwal, H. Singh, Y.K. Meena

In the Proceedings of SMC 2024, Sarawak, October 2024

Conference
44

MultiFusionNet: Multilayer Multimodal Fusion of Deep Neural Networks for Chest X-Ray Image Classification

S. Agarwal, K.V. Arya, Y.K. Meena

Soft Computing, 28, 11535-11551 (2024)

Journal
43

Explainable Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Brain-Computer Interfaces: A Review and Design Space

P. Rajpura, H. Cecotti, Y.K. Meena

Journal of Neural Engineering, 21, 041003, 2024

Journal
42

CNN-O-ELMNet: Optimized Lightweight and Generalized Model for Lung Disease Classification and Severity Assessment

S. Agarwal, K.V. Arya, Y.K. Meena

IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, 43(12), 4200-4210, 2024

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41

Quantifying Spatial Domain Explanations in BCI Using Earth Mover's Distance

P. Rajpura, H. Cecotti, Y.K. Meena

In the Proceedings of IJCNN 2024, Yokohama, July 2024

Conference
40

Towards Optimising EEG Decoding using Post-hoc Explanations and Domain Knowledge

P. Rajpura, Y.K. Meena

In the Proceedings of EMBC 2024, Orlando, July 2024

Conference
39

High-Level Framework in Wearable Exosuits Involving Virtual Reality and Human-Robot Intent Interaction for Gait Intervention

Y. Singh, A.B. Shinde, S.M. Faraz, R. Baishya, Y.K. Meena, V. Vashista

Discovering the Frontiers of Human-Robot Interaction, 135-156, 2024

Book Chapter
38

Can EEG Resting State Data Benefit Data-Driven Approaches for Motor-Imagery Decoding?

R. Mehta, P. Rajpura, Y.K. Meena

arXiv, 2411.09789, 2024

Preprint
37

An Automatic and Personalized Recommendation Modelling in Activity eCoaching with Deep Learning and Ontology

A. Chatterjee, A. Prinz, M.A. Riegler, Y.K. Meena

Scientific Reports, 13(1), 10182, 2023

Journal
36

Multimodal Interaction and IoT Applications

Y.K. Meena, K.V. Arya

Multimedia Tools and Applications, 82(4), 4781-4785, 2023

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35

Detection of Dyslexic Children Using Machine Learning and Multimodal Hindi Language Eye-Gaze Assisted Learning System

Y.K. Meena, H. Cecotti, B. Bhushan, A. Dutta, G. Prasad

IEEE Transaction on Human-Machine System, 53(1), 122-131, 2023

Journal
34

ProHealth eCoach: User-Centered Design and Development of an eCoach App to Promote Healthy Lifestyle with Personalized Activity Recommendations

A. Chatterjee, A. Prinz, M. Gerdes, S. Martinez, N. Pahari, Y.K. Meena

BMC Health Services Research, 22(1), 1120, 2022

Journal
33

Light-In-Light-Out (Li-Lo) Displays: Harvesting and Manipulating Light to Provide Novel Forms of Communication

K. Seunarine, D.K. Raju, G. Thomas, S. Thomas, A. Pockett, T. Reitmaier, C. Steer, T. Owen, Y.K. Meena, S. Robinson, J. Pearson, M. Carnie, D. Sahoo, M. Jones

In the Proceedings of CHI 2022, New Orleans, April 2022

Conference
32

Interactive Solar Cells: Will Hybrid Organic Photovoltaics Power the Internet of Things?

M. Carnie, A. Pockett, G. Thomas, S. Thomas, K. Seunarine, Y.K. Meena, M. Jones, S. Robinson, T. Reitmaier, D.K. Raju, D. Sahoo, J. Pearson, Z. Chi, S. Meron

In the Proceedings of HOPV 2021, Virtual, May 2021

Conference
31

PV-Pix: Slum Community Co-design of Self-Powered Deformable Smart Messaging Materials

D.K. Raju, K. Seunarine, T. Reitmaier, G. Thomas, Y.K. Meena, C. Zhang, A. Pockett, J. Pearson, S. Robinson, M. Carnie, D. Sahoo, M. Jones

In the Proceedings of CHI 2021, Yokohama, May 2021

Conference
30

PViMat: A Self-Powered Portable and Rollable Large Area Gestural Interface Using Indoor Light

C. Sorescu, Y.K. Meena, D. Sahoo

In the Proceedings of UIST EA 2020, Minneapolis, October 2020

Conference
29

PV-Tiles: Towards Closely-Coupled Photovoltaic and Digital Materials for Useful, Beautiful and Sustainable Interactive Surfaces

Y.K. Meena, K. Seunarine, D. Sahoo, S. Robinson, J. Pearson, C. Zhang, M. Carnie, A. Pockett, A. Prescott, S. Thomas, K. Lee, M. Jones

In the Proceedings of CHI 2020, Honolulu, April 2020

Conference
28

SelfSustainableCHI: Self-Powered Sustainable Interfaces and Interactions

Y.K. Meena, N. Arora, X.D. Yang, M. Löchtefeld, M. Carnie, H. Henze, S. Hodges, M. Jones, G.D. Abowd

In the Proceedings of CHI EA 2020, Honolulu, April 2020

Conference
27

Photovoltaic Materials for the Design of Self-Powered Interfaces and Interactions using Shadow Detection

K. Seunarine, Y.K. Meena, D. Sahoo, S. Robinson, J. Pearson, S. Thomas, A. Pockett, G. Thomas, M. Carnie, M. Jones

In the Proceedings of CHI 2020 Workshop, Honolulu, April 2020

Workshop
26

Perovskite Powered Internet of Things

S. Thomas, A. Pockett, M. Spence, M. Carnie, Y.K. Meena, K. Seunarine

In the Proceedings of CHI 2020 Workshop, Honolulu, April 2020

Workshop
25

Potential of Large Area Photovoltaic Sheets as Indoor Interactive Surfaces

C. Sorescu, Y.K. Meena, D. Sahoo

In the Proceedings of CHI 2020 Workshop, Honolulu, April 2020

Workshop
24

Design and evaluation of a time adaptive multimodal virtual keyboard

Y.K. Meena, H. Cecotti, K.F. Wong-Lin, G. Prasad

Journal on Multimodal User Interfaces, 13(4), 343-361, 2019

Journal
23

Brain-Machine Interface Driven Post-stroke Upper-limb Functional Recovery Correlates with Beta-band Mediated Cortical Networks

D. Rathee, A. Chowdhury, Y.K. Meena, A. Dutta, S. McDonough, G. Prasad

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 27(5), 1020-1031, 2019

Journal
22

An EEG-EMG Correlation-based Brain-Computer Interface for Hand Orthosis Supported Neuro-Rehabilitation

A. Chowdhury, H. Raza, Y.K. Meena, A. Dutta, G. Prasad

Journal of Neuroscience Methods, 312, 1-11, 2019

Journal
21

A Multiscript Gaze-based Assistive Virtual Keyboard

H. Cecotti, Y.K. Meena, B. Bhushan, A. Dutta, G. Prasad

In the Proceedings of EMBC 2019, Berlin, July 2019

Conference
20

Towards Optimization of Gaze-Controlled Human-Computer Interaction: Application to Hindi Virtual Keyboard for Stroke Patients

Y.K. Meena, H. Cecotti, K. Wong-Lin, A. Dutta, G. Prasad

IEEE Transactions on Neural System and Rehabilitation Engineering, 26(4), 911-922, 2018

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19

Hand-Exoskeleton Assisted Progressive Neurorehabilitation using Impedance Adaptation based Challenge Level Adjustment Method

A. Chowdhury, S.S. Nishad, Y.K. Meena, A. Dutta, G. Prasad

IEEE Transactions on Haptics, 12(2), 128-140, 2018

Journal
18

Active Physical Practice Followed by Mental Practice Using BCI-Driven Hand Exoskeleton: A Pilot Trial for Clinical Effectiveness and Usability

A. Chowdhury, Y.K. Meena, H. Raza, A. Dutta, B. Bhushan, A.K. Uttam, N. Pandey, A. Bajpai, G. Prasad

IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, 22(6), 1786-1795, 2018

Journal
17

A Hindi Virtual Keyboard Interface with Multimodal Feedback: A Case Study with a Dyslexic Child

Y.K. Meena, A. Chowdhury, U. Sharma, H. Cecotti, B. Bhushan, A. Dutta, G. Prasad

In the Proceedings of BCS HCI 2018, Belfast, July 2018

Conference
16

A Multimodal Virtual Keyboard Using Eye-Tracking and Hand Gesture Detection

H. Cecotti, Y.K. Meena, G. Prasad

In the Proceedings of EMBC 2018, Honolulu, July 2018

Conference
15

Functional Whole-brain Connectivity using Magnetoencephalography to Identify the Neuro-biomarkers of Brain-machine Interface Driven Stroke Recovery

D. Rathee, Y.K. Meena, A. Chowdhury, A. Dutta, S. McDonough, G. Prasad

In the Proceedings of BIOMAG 2018, Philadelphia, August 2018

Poster
14

MEG Resting State Functional Connectivity Based Correlates of Brain-Machine Interface Driven Upper-limb Stroke Recovery

D. Rathee, Y.K. Meena, A. Chowdhury, A. Dutta, S. McDonough, G. Prasad

In the Proceedings of MEG UK 2018, Londonderry, March 2018

Poster
13

Online Covariate Shift Detection based Adaptive Brain-Computer Interface to Trigger Hand Exoskeleton Feedback for Neuro-Rehabilitation

A. Chowdhury, H. Raza, Y.K. Meena, A. Dutta, G. Prasad

IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems, 10(4), 1070-1080, 2017

Journal
12

A Multimodal Interface to Resolve the Midas-Touch Problem in Gaze Controlled Wheelchair

Y.K. Meena, H. Cecotti, K. Wong-Lin, G. Prasad

In the Proceedings of IEEE-EMBC 2017, Jeju, July 2017

Conference
11

Hybrid Brain-Computer Interface for Effective Communication of Decisions

Y.K. Meena, K. Wong-Lin, H. Cecotti, G. Prasad

In the Proceedings of EGPROC 2017, Galway, June 2017

Poster
10

Combining Mental and Physical Practice Using Brain Computer Interface Driven Hand Exoskeleton for Personalized Post-Stroke Neuro-Rehabilitation

G. Prasad, A. Chowdhury, H. Raza, Y.K. Meena, A. Dutta

In the Proceedings of TMED 2017, Londonderry, 2017

Poster
9

A Novel Multimodal Gaze-Controlled Hindi Virtual Keyboard for Disabled Users

Y.K. Meena, H. Cecotti, K. Wong-Lin, G. Prasad

In the Proceedings of SMC 2016, Budapest, October 2016

Conference
8

EMOHEX: An Eye Tracker Based Mobility and Hand Exoskeleton Device for Assisting Disabled People

Y.K. Meena, A. Chowdhury, H. Cecotti, K. Wong-Lin, S.S. Nishad, A. Dutta, G. Prasad

In the Proceedings of SMC 2016, Budapest, October 2016

Conference
7

Powered Wheelchair Control with a Multimodal Interface Using Eye-Tracking and Soft-Switch

Y.K. Meena, H. Cecotti, K. Wong-Lin, G. Prasad

In the Proceedings of TMED 2015, Londonderry, 2015

Poster
6

Towards Increasing the Number of Commands in a Hybrid Brain-Computer Interface with Combination of Gaze and Motor Imagery

Y.K. Meena, H. Cecotti, K. Wong-Lin, G. Prasad

In the Proceedings of EMBC 2015, Milan, August 2015

Conference
5

Simultaneous Gaze and Motor Imagery Hybrid BCI Increases Single-Trial Detection Performance: A Compatible Incompatible Study

Y.K. Meena, G. Prasad, H. Cecotti, K. Wong-Lin

In the Proceedings of EMBC 2015, Milan, August 2015

Poster
4

Exploring Gaze-Motor Imagery Hybrid Brain-Computer Interface Design

D. O'Doherty, Y.K. Meena, H. Raza, H. Cecotti, G. Prasad

In the Proceedings of IEEE BIBM 2014, Belfast, November 2014

Conference
3

Performance Improvement of Clustered WSN by Using Multi-Tier Clustering

Y.K. Meena, A. Trivedi

In Handbook of Research on Progressive Trends in Wireless Communications and Networking, 365-388, 2014

Book Chapter
2

Distributed Multi-Tier Energy-Efficient Clustering

Y.K. Meena, A. Singh, A.S. Chandel

International Journal of Computer Theory and Engineering, 4(1), 1, 2012

Journal
1

Classification using Redundant Mapping in Modular Neural Networks

Y.K. Meena, K.V. Arya, R. Kala

In the Proceedings of IEEE NaBIC 2010, Kitakyushu, December 2010

Conference

Patents

3

Multimodal Elevator System with Gaze and Multilingual Voice Controls

Y.K. Meena, Ramanand

Indian Patent No. 202521122791, December 2025

2

System for Augmentative and Alternative Communication for People with Severe Speech and Motor Disabilities

Y.K. Meena, H. Cecotti, K. Wong-Lin, G. Prasad

Indian Patent No. 340756, 2019

1

A System and Method for Optimizing Gaze-Controlled GUI for Human Computer Interface

Y.K. Meena, G. Prasad

International Patent, 2019

Contact

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  • Address: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 382055, India