About Me

I am a PhD Candidate in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego). I am affiliated with the Contextual Robotics Institute, and am advised by Dr. Laurel Riek in the Healthcare Robotics Lab.

My research lies at the intersection of robotics, human-centered artificial intelligence (AI), and science and technology studies (STS). The goal of my research is to design and develop robotic systems that are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the fluctuating needs and priorities of chronically ill and disabled communities. I also explore ethical approaches to human-centered AI design and how assistive robots can be integrated into existing social practices and workflows.

In 2025, I earned an M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering at UC San Diego. In 2021, I earned a B.Sc. (Honors) in Life Sciences with a specialization in Biomedical Science, a second major in Statistics, and double minors in Public Health and Psychology at the National University of Singapore.

Pratyusha Ghosh