Gerald F. Combs, Jr
Daniel Berry
Daniel Berry, Ph.D. is the Andre Bensadoun Associate Professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University. He graduated from State University of New York at Cortland with a BS degree in Biology with a concentration in Environmental Science. He received a PhD degree in Molecular Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University and performed his postdoctoral studies in the Department of Developmental Biology and the Division of Endocrinology at the University of Texas Southwestern
Ph.D. Human Behavior + Design
Research how humans interact with spaces large and small — from products to buildings to cities — and help guide more effective design.
Martha Field
I am an Associate Professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University. I received a B.S. in chemistry from Butler University in 2000 and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology from Cornell University in 2007.
My laboratory studies gene-nutrient interactions that lead to development of disease. It is clear that what we eat can be associated with disease onset, and some individuals are more likely to be affected based on certain genetic
Patricia Ann Cassano
Patricia A. Cassano, MPH, Ph.D., is the Alan D. Mathios Professor Emerita in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University. The Division of Nutritional Sciences is in the Colleges of Human Ecology and Agriculture and Life Sciences. Dr. Cassano served as Interim Director (2018-2019), then as Director of the Division of Nutrition Sciences (2019-Jan 2024). She is also Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences Division of Epidemiology at Weill Cornell Medical College, and
- Jun 29, 2026
- by Marisa LaFalce
- Technology + Human Thriving, Alumni
Jai Khanna uses design research to optimize user experience
Jai Khanna is a user experience researcher at Cisco. He uses mixed methods research to improve the company’s artificial intelligence and enterprise software. He helps product teams understand customer needs, behaviors and pain points and translates these insights into strategies and processes that improve products and the user experience.
Khanna earned his M.S. in Human Environment Relations from Cornell in 2023.
Q. What does your work look like day to day?
A. As a UX
Jung-hye Shin
I believe in the power of how we design our homes and communities to influence our everyday well-being. The experiences we have within their designs reflect complex interactions among the physical structure, social relations, and sociocultural expectations that govern our built environment. My most recent research has focused on the role of home and communities in helping older adults age in place. I listen to their lived experiences and observe their everyday practices in hopes
