Maitraye Das
(she/her/hers)
Assistant Professor
Research interests
- Accessible computing
- Collaborative computing
- Human–computer interaction
Education
- PhD in technology and social behavior, Northwestern University
- MS in technology and social behavior, Northwestern University
- BS in computer science and engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Biography
Maitraye Das is an assistant professor in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences and the College of Arts, Media and Design at Northeastern University, based in Boston.
Das researches at the nexus of human-computer interaction, computer-supported cooperative work, and accessible computing, reflecting her desire to leverage computing for social good. In particular, she employs a human-centered, community-based approach, blending qualitative interviews and field work with the iterative design, development, and evaluation of new systems. By doing this, Das aims to bridge equity and accessibility gaps in education, employment, and creative work, allowing neurodivergent people and people with disabilities to more flexibly contribute to remote and creative work.
Das has earned several best paper awards, honorable mentions, and a diversity and inclusion award at an alphabet soup of prestigious HCI venues, including ACM CHI and CSCW. She boasts a research award and multiple grants from Northwestern University, plus an EECS Rising Star designation from MIT and the Daniel H. and Carolyn E. Ecroyd Fellowship. Before joining Northeastern, she interned at Microsoft Research, lectured at United International University in Bangladesh, and spent a year as a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Washington.
Recent publications
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Cultivating Computational Thinking and Social Play among Neurodiverse Preschoolers in Inclusive Classrooms
Citation: Maitraye Das, Megan Tran, Amanda Chih-han Ong, Julie A. Kientz, Heather Feldner. (2025). Cultivating Computational Thinking and Social Play among Neurodiverse Preschoolers in Inclusive Classrooms CHI, 557:1-557:22. https://doi.org/10.1145/3706598.3713851 -
Inaccessible and Deceptive: Examining Experiences of Deceptive Design with People Who Use Visual Accessibility Technology
Citation: Aaleyah Lewis, Jesse J. Martinez, Maitraye Das, James Fogarty. (2025). Inaccessible and Deceptive: Examining Experiences of Deceptive Design with People Who Use Visual Accessibility Technology CHI, 46:1-46:18. https://doi.org/10.1145/3706598.3713784 -
Examining Student and Teacher Perspectives on Undisclosed Use of Generative AI in Academic Work
Citation: Rudaiba Adnin, Atharva Pandkar, Bingsheng Yao, Dakuo Wang, Maitraye Das. (2025). Examining Student and Teacher Perspectives on Undisclosed Use of Generative AI in Academic Work CHI, 1071:1-1071:17. https://doi.org/10.1145/3706598.3713393 -
“I look at it as the king of knowledge”: How Blind People Use and Understand Generative AI Tools
Citation: Rudaiba Adnin, Maitraye Das. (2024). "I look at it as the king of knowledge": How Blind People Use and Understand Generative AI Tools ASSETS, 64:1-64:14. https://doi.org/10.1145/3663548.3675631 -
Incloodle-Classroom: Technology for Inclusive Joint Media Engagement in a Neurodiverse Kindergarten Classroom
Citation: Kiley Sobel, Maitraye Das, Sara M. Behbakht, Julie A. Kientz. (2024). Incloodle-Classroom: Technology for Inclusive Joint Media Engagement in a Neurodiverse Kindergarten Classroom ACM Trans. Comput. Hum. Interact., 31, 41:1-41:45. https://doi.org/10.1145/3674506 -
From Provenance to Aberrations: Image Creator and Screen Reader User Perspectives on Alt Text for AI-Generated Images
Citation: Maitraye Das, Alexander J. Fiannaca, Meredith Ringel Morris, Shaun K. Kane, Cynthia L. Bennett. (2024). From Provenance to Aberrations: Image Creator and Screen Reader User Perspectives on Alt Text for AI-Generated Images CHI, 900:1-900:21. https://doi.org/10.1145/3613904.3642325 -
“That comes with a huge career cost:” Understanding Collaborative Ideation Experiences of Disabled Professionals
Citation: Maitraye Das, Abigale Stangl, Leah Findlater. (2024). "That comes with a huge career cost:" Understanding Collaborative Ideation Experiences of Disabled Professionals Proc. ACM Hum. Comput. Interact., 8, 1-28. https://doi.org/10.1145/3641018
