Pranjal Jain
About Pranjal Jain
Pranjal Jain serves as the Noida Director at Startup Grind India and has a diverse background in design and research, including roles at HCI4SouthAsia and theUXWhale. He holds multiple degrees in engineering and design, and has contributed significantly to the human-computer interaction community.
Work at Startup Grind India
Pranjal Jain serves as the Noida Director at Startup Grind India since 2017. In this role, he actively fosters entrepreneurship and innovation within the local startup ecosystem. His leadership contributes to the development of a supportive community for entrepreneurs, providing resources and networking opportunities to help startups grow.
Education and Expertise
Pranjal Jain holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, completed in 2015. He further pursued advanced studies, earning a Master's in Human-Centered Design from Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology. He is currently working towards a PhD at Swansea University, focusing on enhancing human interactions through data-driven systems.
Background
Pranjal Jain began his career as a Graduate Engineer Trainee at Idea Cellular Ltd in 2015. He has since gained diverse experience in design and research roles across various organizations, including Dvara Research and Indian School of Business. His involvement in the HCI community includes serving as the founding chair of the Srishti SIGCHI Chapter and participating in ACM SIGCHI initiatives.
Achievements
Pranjal Jain has made significant contributions to the field of human-computer interaction (HCI). He participated as an Associate Chair for Late Breaking Work at CHI 2019 and has reviewed papers for IndiaHCI2019. His role as a chapter director at Startup Grind and managing partner at INLACE highlights his commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in the startup community.
Current Roles and Contributions
In addition to his position at Startup Grind India, Pranjal Jain is a co-founder and design researcher at theUXWhale, where he supports startups in ethical data practices. He also serves as a community volunteer at HCI4SouthAsia and manages outreach efforts for IndiaHCI2020. His involvement in these roles reflects his dedication to advancing design and research in technology.