Quant Research / Global Ethnography / Team Building

Mani Pande, PhD

UX Research Director

I'm a research leader with deep expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methods. I bring rigor to decision-making and empathy to team building. I believe the best research happens when there's trust — so I invest in strong cross-functional partnerships and lead with clarity, kindness, and a bias for action. Over the years, I've led research across the globe, from consumer-facing experiences to complex B2B products.

Featured Research

Impactful research projects spanning global user studies, innovative methodologies, and strategic insights.

Latest Writing

Thoughts on research methodologies, team leadership, and the craft of understanding users. Read more on Medium.

Speaking

Sharing knowledge at industry conferences and events.

Cooking

Cooking is my creative outlet. Over the years, I have experimented and mastered dishes from paella to chole bhature.

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Let's work together.

Open to new roles, research partnerships, and conversations about how teams can make better decisions with evidence.