We Are Passionate About What We Do
Our team is devoted to user-centered research and development to identify solutions to societal, functional, and policy issues that affect everyday activities in the home.

Team Members
- Wendy A. Rogers, Ph.D.Director Wendy Rogers, Ph.D., is the Shahid and Ann Carlson… Read more: Wendy A. Rogers, Ph.D.
- Harshal Mahajan, Ph.D.Assistant Director of Research Harshal Mahajan is a Research Assistant… Read more: Harshal Mahajan, Ph.D.
- Yvona VlachOperation Coordinator Yvona Vlach joined the McKechnie Family LIFE Home… Read more: Yvona Vlach
- Samuel A. Olatunji, Ph.D.Post-doctoral Research Associate Samuel Olatunji is a Post-doctoral Research Associate… Read more: Samuel A. Olatunji, Ph.D.
Current Interns

Abbey Paik
Abbey is an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, a concentration in Health Technology, and a minor in Chemistry.

Harish Kumar Balaji
Harish is working towards a Master of Engineering in Autonomy and Robotics.

Vikram Raj Nagoor Kani
Vikram is a Master of Engineering candidate in Autonomy and Robotics.

Yuheng (Leo) Wang
Leo is an undergraduate studying Industrial Design with a minor in Game Studies and Design.

Manan Maheshwari
Manan is a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Autonomy and Robotics.

Srivishnu Vusirikala
Srivishnu is an undergraduate undertaking a degree in Computer Science.
Intern Alumni

Sierra Speckmann – 2022/2023/2024

Praachi Mudar – 2024

Ketan Mahajan – 2023

Joanna Huang – 2022/2023

Laura Dudzik – 2023

Maya Grant – 2022

Ben Granados – 2022

Vedant Rakshe – 2022
