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Sakshi Bankar

User Experience Researcher
Sakshi Bankar
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Location:

Hybrid Work Schedule:
Working in Office - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Working Remotely - Thursday and Friday

801 University City Blvd, Suite 21; Office 2101N
Blacksburg, VA 24060


University Mail Code 0292

Degree:

  • Master's in Human Centered Informatics, Northeastern University

Experience:

Sakshi Bankar is a UX Researcher with a background in human-centered design and experience working in higher education and AI-enhanced environments. She focuses on understanding how people interact with digital systems and using those insights to improve tools, services, and workflows. Her work has involved a mix of surveys, interviews, and observations to explore user needs and system challenges. She is especially interested in university environments, where decisions often require balancing the needs of students, faculty, and support teams.

Professional Interests:

User research in educational technology, digital learning ecosystems, accessibility and inclusive design.

Personal Interests:

Creating Digital Art, Exploring new places and cultures, Yoga