Director of Interaction Design
University at Buffalo, IDEA Center
Heamchand Subryan is an Interaction Designer and inclusive design leader dedicated to advancing accessibility, usability, and universal design in the built environment, transportation systems, and rehabilitation technologies. As a core member of the University at Buffalo’s Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center), he plays a central role in several federally funded initiatives, including the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Universal Design Applications.
Mr. Subryan currently leads Project DV2: Advancing Wayfinding in the Built Environment, a multi-disciplinary effort in partnership with Touch Graphics, Inc. and transit agencies to develop, deploy, and evaluate indoor and outdoor wayfinding systems for people with and without disabilities. His work integrates cutting-edge technologies such as NFC-enabled smart QR codes, AI-driven markers, accessible pedestrian signals.
Beyond wayfinding, Mr. Subryan contributes to the development of next-generation digital rehabilitation solutions, including mobile-based stroke recovery systems that leverage 3D-printed components, AI-driven personalization, and remote clinician engagement. His interest lies in bridging research, design, and commercialization pathways to deliver real-world impact, particularly in underserved communities.
As an educator, Mr. Subryan teaches a graduate-level course on inclusive design and wayfinding. He integrates theory, precedent studies, and hands-on design assignments aligned with NAAB accreditation criteria, training the next generation of architects and designers to embed inclusivity as a design standard rather than an afterthought.
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