Research logs by Lalitha A R

This is a Public Research Lab and digital garden. It serves as a real-time “scratchbook” for cross-domain synthesis—documenting the “messy middle” of research, failed hypotheses, and raw insights that often fall through the cracks of traditional academic publishing.

The Continuity Protocol

Research is a relay race. I invite any researcher to pick up these threads, refine the “raw” notes, and carry the inquiry forward.

• If I am inactive for more than 2 months, please assume this work is open for continuation without waiting for my input.
• Collaboration: If you wish to take up an idea before then, please email me. In most cases, I would love for you to do so (unless the specific research is bound by a prior institutional agreement).

Research Streams

1. Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Exploring physical embodiment and the evolution of robotic design. I argue that robots do not always need to mirror biological forms to be functional; we should move toward Robomorphic Design.

2. Food Informatics & Computational Gastronomy

Investigating the Ingredient Interaction Problem in the Indian context. I am specifically interested in creating Adaptive Scoring Engines that utilize Machine Learning and Network Analysis to counter “Nutrient Profiling Evasion” and “Health Halos”.

3. Psycho-Social Systems (India)

Applying Diffusion and Adoption Theory to address the systemic barriers of mental health stigma in India. This stream focuses on shifting the “Information Pipeline” to create low-stakes, anonymous entry points for help-seeking behavior.

Foundational Work

While this lab is an ever-evolving “scratchbook” across many domains, the following papers represent the base ideas of my journey: Please check my researchgate profile here for manuscripts and respective DOI’s.

• Beyond the Human Blueprint: Toward Robomorphic Design in Autonomous Systems (2025)
• Reimagining Software Engineering Interviews in the AI Era: Beyond LeetCode Toward Real-World Competency Assessment (2025)
• Making Accessibility Accessible, Part I: A Care Framework for Developer-Centered Tooling Infrastructure (2025)
• Context-Adaptive Color Optimization for Web Accessibility: Balancing Perceptual Fidelity and Functional Requirements (2025)
• Perceptually-Minimal Color Optimization for Web Accessibility: A Multi-Phase Constrained Approach (2025)

License & Usage

Except where otherwise noted, all content in this lab is licensed under CC BY 4.0. You are free to share and adapt this work, provided you give appropriate credit.

Acknowledgments

My deepest gratitude to Mr. Krishna, whose constancy forms the foundation upon which all my work, including this, quietly rests.

Salutations to the Goddess who dwells in all beings in the form of intelligence. I bow to her again and again.