She studied psychology and computer science, then went to MIT to redesign technology: Meet Ila Kumar, now researching at Google
Ila Kumar’s academic journey brings together psychology, computer science, mental health research and technology design. A PhD student at MIT, Kumar researches digital tools designed with young people who have experienced developmental trauma, emphasising community participation in technology development. Her work has included visual communication tools and treatment-planning applications, while her growing interest in AI…
