Sumit Kumar Kar
AI Researcher & Android Developer
Experience
Data Scientist
DIAL: Design Inclusion and Access Lab
Promoted to Data Scientist role, leading data-driven research initiatives for design inclusion and accessibility. Developing advanced machine learning models and conducting comprehensive data analysis to create innovative solutions for diverse user groups.
Research Team Lead
AlByr
Worked as a Research Team Lead at AlByr, contributing to innovative research projects and gaining valuable experience in cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. Successfully completed the project term.
Research Assistant
North South University
Working as a Research Assistant at North South University, supporting academic research initiatives and collaborating with multidisciplinary faculty members on various research projects.
Research Assistant
DIAL: Design Inclusion and Access Lab
Began my journey at DIAL as a Research Assistant, contributing to research focused on design inclusion and accessibility. Worked on projects aimed at creating more inclusive and accessible design solutions for diverse user groups, building foundational expertise that led to my promotion.
Research Papers
Meena Needs a Computer Now: Co-design Solutions to Barriers using Fictional Inquiry for Women in Computing
ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction
August 2025This research explores gender disparity in computing through Fictional Inquiry methodology and co-design workshops with women in computing students from Bangladesh, analyzing challenges and proposing solutions to increase women's participation in computing.
Rokkha: Enabling Offline Emergency Location Sharing via SMS
ICCA: International Conference on Computing Advancements
June 2025This research presents an innovative solution for emergency location sharing through SMS technology, enabling offline communication during critical situations when internet connectivity is unavailable.
A Novel Approach for Recognizing Real-Time American Sign Language (ASL) Using Hand Landmark Distance and Machine Learning Algorithms
IEEE International WIE Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering
November 2023This work introduces an innovative method for real-time ASL recognition by leveraging hand landmark detection and advanced machine learning algorithms to improve communication accessibility.
Explore my complete research journey and publications on Google Scholar profile
Projects
Developed a comprehensive healthcare application specifically designed for Bangladeshi women, ensuring secure user authentication and real-time data management capabilities.
- Developed the app using Kotlin, ensuring concise syntax and enhanced safety for clean and efficient code.
- Integrated Firebase Authentication for secure user login and registration processes.
- Employed Firebase Firestore for flexible data management and real-time database functionalities.
Developed an innovative emergency response application that enables location sharing through SMS technology, ensuring communication capabilities during critical situations without internet connectivity.
- Developed the app using Kotlin, ensuring concise syntax and enhanced safety for clean and efficient code.
- Integrated Firebase Authentication for secure user login and registration processes.
- Employed Firebase Firestore for flexible data management and real-time database functionalities.
Blogs
A personal diary exploring life, experiences, and moments captured through words and photography. Sharing authentic stories, reflections, and visual narratives from my journey.
Technical Insights & Research
Upcoming newsletter and blog focusing on AI research, technology insights, and technical deep-dives. Sharing knowledge from my research work and development experiences.
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Photography
The Golden Willow
A moment of quiet magic, frozen through my lens.
Through Clay and Color
"শখের হাঁড়ি" a staple of bengali art and culture.
The True Unplanned Shot
Sometimes, the best moments are the ones you don't try to capture, they just happen.
A Lesson in Noticing
Sometimes, it's not the world that lacks beauty. It’s us who need to look closer.
Almost a Tree
Nature had looked at this man-made mimicry and said, "It’s okay. You tried."
A Calendar Moment
Sometimes, what seems small to others can mean everything to us.