Agnivesh Sharma is a designer, researcher, and educator working at the intersection of participatory design, sustainable agriculture, and human-centered innovation. He has completed his PhD at the IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, where his research focused on developing participatory permaculture toolkits to support sustainable farming practices among marginal Indian farmers.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Industrial Design from IIITDM Jabalpur. His professional experience includes working as a Human Factors and Industrial Design professional at Boston Scientific, where he contributed to user-centered medical device design and usability evaluation.
His research interests include participatory design, sustainability, design for social innovation, agricultural systems, human-centered design, and grassroots innovation. He has worked extensively with farming communities across India, translating complex sustainability concepts into practical and accessible tools for real-world adoption.
He is passionate about integrating research, design practice, and education to create meaningful social and environmental impact.
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