Hello
I’m Harshit Katoch, a PhD researcher in psychology with a focus on UX research and conversational AI. I’ve always been curious about people, their journeys, and what shapes them into who they are.
That curiosity took me from psychology into technology, mental health, and design. I also founded CognifAI Health with the hope of making mental health support more accessible. Today, I study how people relate to technology and how digital experiences can be made more thoughtful, humane, and responsible.
How Curiosity About People Led Me to Psychology, AI, and UX Research
I have always been curious about people, their journeys, and the experiences that shape who they become. That curiosity first led me to psychology, and over time, to a deeper interest in how technology fits into human life.
During my PhD, I began exploring human relationships with technology more seriously and quickly realised its impact is never neutral. It can support people, but it can also harm them. That understanding shaped the way I think about research, design, and innovation.
I also started CognifAI Health with the hope of making mental health support more accessible. Although it did not work out as planned, that journey taught me a great deal about trust, ethics, and the gap between good intentions and real-world impact.
Today, my work sits between psychology, UX research, and conversational AI. I study how people relate to technology, how trust is built, and how digital experiences can be made more thoughtful, humane, and responsible. My research has especially focused on chatbots, their benefits and risks, and the ethical frameworks needed to reduce harm.
This website brings those interests together through my research, writing, and work.
Beyond work
When I am not working on research or design, you will usually find me reading, writing, or at the gym. I enjoy reading historical fiction, especially the works of Amish Tripathi, whose storytelling first sparked my interest in blending history with narrative.
That interest eventually turned into writing. I am currently working on my first historical fiction novel, a project that allows me to explore history, culture, and human ambition through storytelling. Writing has become an important creative outlet alongside my academic work.
I also enjoy staying active and spend a good amount of time at the gym. When I want to unwind, I like listening to podcasts that explore psychology, technology, and human behaviour.
And sometimes the best way to relax is simple. A good gaming session on the PS5 with my partner is hard to beat. 🎮️☺️
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