Publications

Below mentioned are all peer reviewed

First Author is the main contributor to the article and the last author is the supervisor or the project lead

Authors with an asterisk (*) are Dr. Desai’s students

Journals

  • Desai, S., Fels, D., Astell, A. (2022). (In Progress). An interaction model for prompting in blended technologies for people with dementia/MCI. ACM Transactions on Comouter-Human Interaction (TOCHI).
  • Plumb, J*., Veins, A., Desai, S. (2021) (Under Review). Living with AMR: a speculative design approach.
  • Desai, S., McGrath, C., McNeil, H., McMurray, J., Sveistrup, H., & Astell, A. J. (2021) (In Press). Experiential value-based framework for older adults’ use of technology. Special Issue ‘Age-friendly technologies: interaction design with and for older adults’, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(16):8586.
  • Desai, S., Stahl, I., & Chamorro-Koc, M. (2021). Global Design Studio: Advancing Cross-Disciplinary Experiential Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Design And Technology Education: An International Journal, 26(4), 165-181. Retrieved from https://ojs.lboro.ac.uk/DATE/article/view/2995
  • Wong, T*., Lothiaphing, K*., Desai, S., Astell, A. (2021). Use of technology for chronic pain management: experiences of adults and Occupational Therapists. https://doi.org/10.1080/24740527.2021.1914233
  • Desai, S., Gunaseelan, T*., Jeyapragash, A*., Astell, A. (2021). Co-creating with TUNGSTEN: feasibility study to understand role of technology in chronic pain management. Canadian Journal of Pain, https://doi.org/10.1080/24740527.2021.1914233
  • Blackler, A., Desai, S., Swann, L., Chamorro-Koc, M., Moyle, M., Stephens, M. (2019). Using technology to enhance and encourage dance-based exercise. Heliyon. 5(3): e01241.
  • Desai S, Blackler A, Popovic V. (2019). Children’s embodied intuitive interaction–Design aspects of embodiment. International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction.

Book Chapters

  • Desai, S., Ong, J., Fels, D., Astell, A. Sound Mixed Reality Prompts for People with Dementia: a Familiar and Meaningful Experience. In Desiging Interactions for Music and Sound (pp. xx-xx). Edited by Michael Filimowicz, Routledge Sound Design Series, CRC Press (Taylor and Francis), Boca Raton (FL)
  • Blackler, A., Chen, L. H., Desai S., & Astell, A. (2020). Intuitive Interaction Framework in User-Product Interaction for People Living with Dementia. In HCI and Design in the Context of Dementia(pp. 147-169). Springer, Cham
  • Blackler, A., Desai, S., McEwan M, Popovic V, Diefenbach S. (2019). Perspectives on the Nature of Intuitive Interaction. Alethea Blackler. Intuitive Interaction: Research and Application. 1: 19-39. CRC Press (Taylor and Francis), Boca Raton (FL)
  • Blackler, A., Popovic, V., Desai, S. (2019). Research Methods for Intuitive Interaction. Alethea Blackler. Intuitive Interaction: Research and Application. 1: 65-88. CRC Press (Taylor and Francis), Boca Raton (FL)

Conferences

  • Desai, S. and Fels,D.(2022) Engaging Seniors in marginalized communities during COVID-19, 25 June – 3 July 2022, DRS2022, Spain (Under Review)
  • Desai, S. and Astell, A. (2021) Mixed Reality Technologies for people with dementia: participatory research methods, May 8-13, CHI 2021, Tokyo
  • Bayat, A*., Desai, S. Sergio, L., Henriques, D. (2021) Frequent cannabis-use has no sustained effects on visuo-motor and visuo-cognitive performance. In 2021 Virtual Visions Future Conference.
  • Penney, T., Bowman, K., Astbury, C. C., Desai, S., Cajiao, E. G., Lee, K., & Wiktorowicz, M. (2021) Advancing policy solutions for pandemic prevention: A multi-disciplinary evaluation of the governance of wildlife systems. In CUGH 2021 Virtual Conference. CUGH.
  • Desai, S., Blackler, A., Fels, D and Astell, A. (2020) Supporting people with dementia- Understanding their interactions with Mixed Reality Technologies, in Boess, S., Cheung, M. and Cain, R. (eds.), Synergy - DRS International Conference 2020, 11-14 August, Held online. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2020.266
  • Desai S., Fels D., Astell A. (2020) Designing for Experiences in Blended Reality Environments for People with Dementia. In: Stephanidis C., Antona M., Gao Q., Zhou J. (eds) HCI International 2020 – Late Breaking Papers: Universal Access and Inclusive Design. HCII 2020. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12426. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-60149-2_38
  • Astell A, Fels D, Desai S. (2020). People with dementia experiencing presence in Mixed Reality Technologies. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2020. Amsterdam (virtual), Netherlands
  • Wong*, K. Lothiaphing*, Desai S, A. Astell. (2021). Use of technology for chronic pain management: experiences of adults and Occupational Therapists. 2021 Annual scientific meeting (virtual), 28-30 April 2021
  • Desai S, Gunaseelan T*, Jeyapragash A*, Astell A. (2021). Co-creating with TUNGSTEN: feasibility study to understand role of technology in chronic pain management. 2021 Annual scientific meeting (virtual), 28-30 April 2021
  • Penney T, Bowman K, Astbury C, Desai S, Cajiao E, Lee K, Viens A, Wu C and Wiktorowicz M. (2021). Advancing policy solutions for pandemic prevention: A multi-disciplinary evaluation of the governance of wildlife systems, March 1-14, CUGH 2021
  • Gunaseelan T*, Jeyapragash A*, Astell A, Desai S. (2020). Chronic pain management: a framework to support Occupational therapists and older adults. EPIC AGEWELL conference, June 2020, Toronto, Canada
  • Janakiraman*, H. Luong*, J. Chiu*, Desai S. (2021). Save-a-Bear: an interactive device to address accessibility and emotional care in training children in CPR techniques, Undergraduate Research Fair, York University (Best group project award)
  • Jeyapragash A*, Gunaseelan T*, Astell A, Desai S. (2020). Chronic pain management by older adults: user centred study protocol. CAOT 2020. Saskatoon, Canada
  • Desai S, Laboni A, Astell A. (2019). Technology Supporting Resilience in Dementia: Patient-facing and Provider facing Innovations. Proceedings of CAGP-CCSMH 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting on "Building Resilience in Seniors’ Mental. CAGP-CCSMH 2019
  • Desai S, Astell A. (2019). Understanding Interactions of People with Dementia with Mixed Reality Technologies: An Observational study. Proceedings of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health and Sciences annual conference. Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health and Sciences annual conference, Toronto, Canada
  • Fels D, Desai S, Astell A. (2019). Understanding Presence in Mixed Reality Technologies for people with Dementia. Proceedings of the RESNA International Conference. RESNA 2019 Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive technology Society of North America, Toronto, Canada
  • Desai S, Mcgrath C, McNeil H, McMurray J, Sveistrup H, Astell A. (2018). How are technology possessions valued by older adults? A participatory study using TUNGSTEN tools. Proceedings of the 47th Annual conference of the Canadian Association on Gerontology. 47th Annual conference of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, Vancouver, Canada
  • Leung O*, Chen M*, Hernandez A, Desai S, & Astell A. (2018). Older Adults Decisions About Technology Adoption. Proceedings of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health and Sciences annual conference. Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health and Sciences annual conference, Toronto, Canada
  • Desai S, Astell A. (2018). Exploring interactions of people with dementia through Mixed Reality technologies: an observational Study. Proceedings of AGE-WELL’s 4th Annual Conference. AGE-WELL’s 4th Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada
  • Astell A, Mcgrath C, McNeil H, McMurray J, Sveistrup H, Desai S. (2018). Technology adoption in older adults. Proceedings of Design4Health. Design4Health 2018, Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Desai S, Blackler A, Popovic V. (2016). Intuitive interaction in a mixed reality system. In proceedings of Design Research Society international conference 2016, 27-30 June 2016, Brighton, United Kingdom
  • Desai S, Blackler A, Popovic V. (2015). Intuitive use of tangible toys. Proceedings of the 6th IASDR. Brisbane, Australia (522-540)