Dhiraj Kumar
About Dhiraj Kumar
Dhiraj Kumar is a Senior Design Analyst and Strategist at Gensler in Seattle, Washington, with a strong background in design and planning. He holds a PhD in Industrial and Product Design from the Indian Institute of Science and has extensive experience in integrating user data into design strategies across various industries.
Work at Gensler
Dhiraj Kumar has been employed at Gensler since 2021, serving as a Senior Design Analyst & Strategist in Seattle, Washington. In this role, he focuses on strategic design analysis and planning, developing unique design solutions tailored to the needs of various companies. Prior to his current position, he worked at Gensler in Bangalore as a Workplace Consultant & Senior Analyst from 2018 to 2021, and as a Research Strategist in New York from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Gensler encompasses a range of design challenges across different industries.
Education and Expertise
Dhiraj Kumar holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial and Product Design from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), which he completed from 2018 to 2023. He also earned a Master’s degree in Transportation/Mobility Management from Technische Universität Darmstadt in 2016, and a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Infrastructure System from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, from 2014 to 2016. His educational background is complemented by a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from Birla Institute of Technology, completed in 2013, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Application from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi, completed in 2008.
Background
Dhiraj Kumar completed his early education at Kendriya Vidyalaya, where he achieved his 10th grade from 1994 to 2004 and his 10+2 from 2004 to 2006. His professional journey includes internships at Sanrakshan Heritage Consultants Pvt. Ltd. and HCP Design, Planning & Management Pvt. Ltd. in 2012 and 2013, respectively. He has also worked as a Reviewer at Elsevier since 2016, contributing to the resolution of design and user-design challenges across various industries by utilizing insights from research and user data.
Professional Contributions
Dhiraj Kumar has made significant contributions to design and user experience through his roles in various organizations. At Gensler, he has been involved in strategic design analysis, focusing on creating tailored design solutions. His expertise lies in integrating user data into design strategies, enhancing functionality and user experience. His work at Elsevier as a Reviewer further demonstrates his commitment to addressing design challenges and leveraging research insights across different sectors.