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Nidhi Mishra graduated from the Indian Institute of Information Technology with a Bachelor's degree in Technology and from the University of (Bern, Neuchatel, and Fribourg) with a Master's degree in Computer Science. She worked as a Data and AI Specialist at Kyndryl in Switzerland, where she worked on designing and developing AI and data-related modules. Prior to that, she was a Research Engineer at the Institute for Media Innovation in Singapore, where she developed natural language understanding capabilities for social robots and implemented machine learning algorithms to optimize robot response accuracy.
In May 2024, Nidhi joined KSRI as a research associate in the Applied AI in Services Lab, where she combines her expertise in machine learning and natural language processing with her research interest in human-computer interaction to develop innovative AI-driven services.
Research Focus
- AI-driven Services
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Multimodality
Projects
Teaching
- Artificial Intelligence in Service Systems - Computer Vision
Publications
2024
Conference Papers
Explainability in AI-Based Applications - A Framework for Comparing Different Techniques
Grobrügge, A.; Mishra, N.; Jakubik, J.; Satzger, G.
2024. 26th IEEE Conference on Business Informatics (IEEE CBI 2024 2024) Vienna, Austria, 10.09.2024–13.09.2024, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Grobrügge, A.; Mishra, N.; Jakubik, J.; Satzger, G.
2024. 26th IEEE Conference on Business Informatics (IEEE CBI 2024 2024) Vienna, Austria, 10.09.2024–13.09.2024, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
2022
Journal Articles
Uncanny valley for interactive social agents: an experimental study
Mishra, N.; Ramanathan, M.; Tulsulkar, G.; Thalmann, N. M.
2022. Virtual Reality & Intelligent Hardware, 4 (5), 393–405. doi:10.1016/j.vrih.2022.08.003
Mishra, N.; Ramanathan, M.; Tulsulkar, G.; Thalmann, N. M.
2022. Virtual Reality & Intelligent Hardware, 4 (5), 393–405. doi:10.1016/j.vrih.2022.08.003
Conference Papers
Social Robots and Digital Humans as Job Interviewers: A Study of Human Reactions Towards a More Naturalistic Interaction
Baka, E.; Mishra, N.; Sylligardos, E.; Magnenat-Thalmann, N.
2022. Human-Computer Interaction. Proceedings. Part 2, 455–474, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-05409-9_34
Baka, E.; Mishra, N.; Sylligardos, E.; Magnenat-Thalmann, N.
2022. Human-Computer Interaction. Proceedings. Part 2, 455–474, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-05409-9_34
Nadine Robot in Elderly Care Simulation Recreational Activity: Using Computer Vision and Observations for Analysis
Mishra, N.; Tulsulkar, G.; Magnenat Thalmann, N.
2022. Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population. Proceedings. Ed.: Q. Gao. Pt. 2, 29–51, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-05654-3_3
Mishra, N.; Tulsulkar, G.; Magnenat Thalmann, N.
2022. Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population. Proceedings. Ed.: Q. Gao. Pt. 2, 29–51, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-05654-3_3
2021
Book Chapters
Exploring Potential and Acceptance of Socially Intelligent Robot
Mishra, N.; Baka, E.; Magnenat Thalmann, N.
2021. Intelligent Scene Modeling and Human-Computer Interaction. Ed.: N. Thalmann, 259–282, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-71002-6_15
Mishra, N.; Baka, E.; Magnenat Thalmann, N.
2021. Intelligent Scene Modeling and Human-Computer Interaction. Ed.: N. Thalmann, 259–282, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-71002-6_15
Journal Articles
Enhancing Emotional Experience by Building Emotional Virtual Characters in VR Volleyball Games
Bai, Z.; Yao, N.; Mishra, N.; Chen, H.; Wang, H.; Magnenat Thalmann, N.
2021. Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds, 32 (3-4), Article no: e2008. doi:10.1002/cav.2008
Bai, Z.; Yao, N.; Mishra, N.; Chen, H.; Wang, H.; Magnenat Thalmann, N.
2021. Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds, 32 (3-4), Article no: e2008. doi:10.1002/cav.2008
Can a humanoid social robot stimulate the interactivity of cognitively impaired elderly? A thorough study based on computer vision methods
Tulsulkar, G.; Mishra, N.; Thalmann, N. M.; Lim, H. E.; Lee, M. P.; Cheng, S. K.
2021. The Visual Computer, 37 (12), 3019–3038. doi:10.1007/s00371-021-02242-y
Tulsulkar, G.; Mishra, N.; Thalmann, N. M.; Lim, H. E.; Lee, M. P.; Cheng, S. K.
2021. The Visual Computer, 37 (12), 3019–3038. doi:10.1007/s00371-021-02242-y
Conference Papers
Play with Emotional Characters: Improving User Emotional Experience by A Data-driven Approach in VR Volleyball Games
Bai, Z.; Yao, N.; Mishra, N.; Chen, H.; Wang, H.; Thalmann, N. M.
2021. 2021 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW), Lisbon, Portugal, 27 March 2021 - 01 April 2021, 458–459, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi:10.1109/VRW52623.2021.00111
Bai, Z.; Yao, N.; Mishra, N.; Chen, H.; Wang, H.; Thalmann, N. M.
2021. 2021 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW), Lisbon, Portugal, 27 March 2021 - 01 April 2021, 458–459, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi:10.1109/VRW52623.2021.00111
A behavior model for improving realism in a VR team sport
Jain, N.; Mishra, N.; Thalmann, N. M.
2021. 2021 30th IEEE International Conference on Robot & Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), Vancouver, BC, Canada, 08-12 August 2021, 349–355, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi:10.1109/RO-MAN50785.2021.9515443
Jain, N.; Mishra, N.; Thalmann, N. M.
2021. 2021 30th IEEE International Conference on Robot & Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), Vancouver, BC, Canada, 08-12 August 2021, 349–355, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi:10.1109/RO-MAN50785.2021.9515443
Does Elderly Enjoy Playing Bingo with a Robot? A Case Study with the Humanoid Robot Nadine
Mishra, N.; Tulsulkar, G.; Li, H.; Thalmann, N. M.; Er, L. H.; Ping, L. M.; Khoong, C. S.
2021. Advances in Computer Graphics – 38th Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2021, Virtual Event, September 6–10, 2021, Proceedings. Ed.: N. Magnenat-Thalmann, 491–503, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-89029-2_38
Mishra, N.; Tulsulkar, G.; Li, H.; Thalmann, N. M.; Er, L. H.; Ping, L. M.; Khoong, C. S.
2021. Advances in Computer Graphics – 38th Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2021, Virtual Event, September 6–10, 2021, Proceedings. Ed.: N. Magnenat-Thalmann, 491–503, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-89029-2_38
Nadine the Social Robot: Three Case Studies in Everyday Life
Thalmann, N. M.; Mishra, N.; Tulsulkar, G.
2021. Social Robotics – 13th International Conference, ICSR 2021, Singapore, Singapore, November 10–13, 2021, Proceedings. Ed.: H. Li, 107–116, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-90525-5_10
Thalmann, N. M.; Mishra, N.; Tulsulkar, G.
2021. Social Robotics – 13th International Conference, ICSR 2021, Singapore, Singapore, November 10–13, 2021, Proceedings. Ed.: H. Li, 107–116, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-90525-5_10
2019
Conference Papers
“Am I Talking to a Human or a Robot?”: A Preliminary Study of Human’s Perception in Human-Humanoid Interaction and Its Effects in Cognitive and Emotional States
Baka, E.; Vishwanath, A.; Mishra, N.; Vleioras, G.; Thalmann, N. M.
2019. Advances in Computer Graphics – 36th Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2019, Calgary, AB, Canada, June 17–20, 2019, Proceedings. Ed.: M. Gavrilova, 240–252, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-22514-8_20
Baka, E.; Vishwanath, A.; Mishra, N.; Vleioras, G.; Thalmann, N. M.
2019. Advances in Computer Graphics – 36th Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2019, Calgary, AB, Canada, June 17–20, 2019, Proceedings. Ed.: M. Gavrilova, 240–252, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-22514-8_20
Nadine Humanoid Social Robotics Platform
Ramanathan, M.; Mishra, N.; Thalmann, N. M.
2019. Advances in Computer Graphics : 36th Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2019, Calgary, AB, Canada, June 17–20, 2019, Proceedings. Ed.: M. Gavrilova, 490–496, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-22514-8_49
Ramanathan, M.; Mishra, N.; Thalmann, N. M.
2019. Advances in Computer Graphics : 36th Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2019, Calgary, AB, Canada, June 17–20, 2019, Proceedings. Ed.: M. Gavrilova, 490–496, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-22514-8_49
Can a Humanoid Robot be part of the Organizational Workforce? A User Study Leveraging Sentiment Analysis
Mishra, N.; Ramanathan, M.; Satapathy, R.; Cambria, E.; Magnenat-Thalmann, N.
2019. 2019 28th IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), New Delhi, India, 14-18 October 2019, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi:10.1109/RO-MAN46459.2019.8956349
Mishra, N.; Ramanathan, M.; Satapathy, R.; Cambria, E.; Magnenat-Thalmann, N.
2019. 2019 28th IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), New Delhi, India, 14-18 October 2019, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi:10.1109/RO-MAN46459.2019.8956349