Junior Scientist, Applied AI & HCI Researcher
Learn about Gowtham Sridhar's background as a Human-Computer Interaction researcher, Applied AI expert, XR prototyper, and robotics enthusiast based in Vienna, Austria.
6+
Years in HCI and XR research
Delivering prototypes and studies across Europe and India.
25+
Prototypes delivered
Immersive training tools, tangible interfaces, and robotics workflows.
18
Research publications and talks
Shared through conferences, industry showcases, and invited lectures.
I am Gowtham Sridhar, a Junior Scientist at AIT - Center for Technology Experience in Vienna. My work centers on Human-Computer Interaction and applied AI, with a focus on designing intelligent interfaces that are useful, usable, and responsible.
I build end-to-end AI interaction systems using LLM inferencing, computer vision, and human-centered design methods. I translate research into practical prototypes that improve decision making, reduce friction, and support real users in complex workflows.
My current focus is creating trustworthy AI experiences where model capability and interface clarity are designed together, so advanced systems feel understandable, controllable, and effective in everyday use.
2023 - Present
AIT - Center for Technology Experience
Vienna, Austria
Prototyping XR applications, creating innovative real-world interactions with technology, researching interfaces beyond screens, and developing tangible user interfaces with hardware prototyping.
2022 - 2023
Salzburg Research
Salzburg, Austria
Improved navigation systems, delivered AruCo marker detection, implemented collision avoidance for a Panda robotic arm, and created voice-controlled robot manipulation solutions.
2021
E-Yantra (IIT Bombay)
Mumbai, India
Developed robot soccer automation with object tracking, image processing, navigation, multi-robot communication, path planning, and localization algorithms.
M.Sc. Human-Computer Interaction (Joint Degree)
Paris Lodron Universitaet Salzburg & Fachhochschule Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria - 2022 - 2025
B.Tech. Mechatronics Engineering
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
Chennai, India - 2017 - 2021
A snapshot of the disciplines and technologies I explore in my day-to-day research practice.
Communicating research outcomes and project insights across international teams.
Open to research collaborations, XR prototyping engagements, and speaking opportunities
Reach me directly at gowtham.sridher5@gmail.com.