Sai Krishna Mulpuru

Sai Krishna Mulpuru is an accomplished educator and researcher currently working as an Assistant Professor in the School of Design, specializing in Interaction and Game Design. He has rich experience of over 8 years in design education and interactive technology development. Sai has had the privilege of working with renowned institutions such as Srishti Manipal Institute of Arts, Design and Technology, Atria University, National Institute of Design, Anant National University and Ashoka University. He earned his M.S. in Imaging Science from Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, and B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NIT Warangal. With published research in prestigious international journals and conferences, Sai specializes in bridging technology and design through extended reality, IoT-based interactive systems, and human-computer interaction applications from concept to realization.

• Extended Reality (AR/VR/MR) applications and user experience design
• Human-computer interaction and eye-tracking analytics
• IoT-enabled interactive product design and prototyping
• Assistive technologies and accessibility solutions
• Serious gaming applications for rehabilitation and education

Sai Mulpuru believes in experiential learning through hands-on design thinking and rapid prototyping methodologies. His pedagogical approach emphasizes bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications, encouraging students to explore the intersection of technology, design, and human experience. He fosters creativity and critical thinking by mentoring students in building interactive robots, immersive experiences, and smart products that address real-world challenges.

• Physical ComputingInternet of Things
• Assistive Technologies and Smart Products
• Interactive Data Visualization
• Immersive Media Design
• Serious Game Design

• Adobe Corporate Social Responsibility Grant (2017) - Established AR/VR research lab at Srishti Institute
• NIH Graduate Research Fellowship (2010) - Content-based image retrieval system development for dermatological diagnosis

sai.mulpuru@ddn.upes.ac.in