Reading short story, drawing, Stitching, writing article and paper
Sumana Som
Design Researcher
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Passionate design researcher with 6+ year experience managing academic projects in research institute. seeking to leverage project management, design skill to improve quality of user experience on virtual reality environment for education. Besides, experienced artist with 7+ year working in art gallery exhibiting mixed media work and installation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Artist
Dhi Art space
Hyderabad, Telangana
09.2021 - Current
Working as a conceptual artist and showcasing the work in group show. Developing concept on mixed-media work in the contemporary scenario. Experimenting, analysisng, taking feedback from experts and viewrs.
Researcher
Design Innovation center (DIC) IIT Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
09.2017 - Current
Research on art and design education.Verious types of data collection, representation, analysis. Experiment with virtual reality aided teaching tools.
Teaching Assistant
Dept. of Design (IIT Hyderabad)
Hyderabad, Telangana
08.2016 - Current
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Teaching Assitant
Mahindra Ecole Centrale (Mahindra University)
Hyderabad, Telangana
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
Education
BVA - Fine Arts
University of Burdwan
West Bengal, India 08.2007 - 07.2011
MFA - Fine Arts
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India 08.2011 - 07.2013
PHD - Design
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India 08.2016 - Current
PHD - Design
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, Australia 09.2018 - Current
Skills
Researcher writing, Qualitative research, Thematic data analysis, Virtual reality, Maya, Substance painter, Photoshop, painting, Clay modelling, mixed media work
undefinedAccomplishments
- Awarded the “Inlaks Fine arts Award” in 2013.
- Awarded the “55th National Award” in 2014.
- Awarded the “Elizabeth Greenshields Grant” in 2017.
Certification
Certified Research Excellence Award, IIT Hyderabad, India - 2020-2021
Interests
Timeline
Artist
Dhi Art space
09.2021 - Current
Certified Research Excellence Award, IIT Hyderabad, India - 2020-2021
07-2021
PHD - Design
Swinburne University of Technology
09.2018 - Current
Swinburne University Post graduate Research Award, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, 2018-2019
09-2018
Researcher
Design Innovation center (DIC) IIT Hyderabad
09.2017 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Dept. of Design (IIT Hyderabad)
08.2016 - Current
PHD - Design
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
08.2016 - Current
Teaching Assitant
Mahindra Ecole Centrale (Mahindra University)
08.2015 - 07.2022
Certified National Eligibility Test, Junior Research fellowship, University Grant commission, New Delhi, India 2016- 2021
08-2015
MFA - Fine Arts
University of Hyderabad
08.2011 - 07.2013
BVA - Fine Arts
University of Burdwan
08.2007 - 07.2011
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