Kabyashree Khanikar

Highly motivated final-year EdTech Ph.D. researcher with proven expertise in designing, developing, and implementing innovative learning solutions, including engaging online courses, interactive e-learning content, and multimedia elements. Adept at leveraging instructional design principles, research methodologies, and data analysis to drive impactful learning outcomes. Seeking a challenging Instructional Design Specialist role to craft tailored learning experiences, and contribute to global business needs.

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• T. S., A., Ranganath, S., Khanikar, K. et al. A Multisensor Dataset of South Asian Post-Graduate Students Working on Mental Rotation Tasks. Sci Data 12, 563 (2025). This publication focuses on collecting and structuring educational data, demonstrating expertise in data management and analysis relevant to learning analytics.
• Khanikar, K. and Mitra, R. (2024). Investigating strategy in a mental rotation task using eye-tracking heat map analysis, In IADIS International Conference Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age 2024, 175-182.This research applied data analysis and eye-tracking to understand cognitive strategies, providing insights into learning processes critical for designing targeted and effective instructional interventions.
• Khanikar, K. (2025). Investigating Cognitive Strategies in a Mental Rotation Task using Eye Tracking Heat Maps. Educational Data Mining (2025), Doctoral Consortium.This work explores how learners approach complex tasks using data-driven methods, directly informing the development of instructional content aligned with cognitive principles and adult learning theory.