Assistant Professor
Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
Thailand

Aleksandra Melnikova is a design leader, educator, and co-founder of Cosmic Velocity, a London-based studio helping organisations create inclusive digital products and strong design teams. Her clients range from startups like Unfabled and Io-Gen to major players like Avanti West Coast and Pearson. With nearly 20 years of experience at leading UK agencies, Aleks uses inclusive research, behavioural insight, and systems thinking to solve complex challenges, from improving rail services to designing tools for neurodiverse learners. She also teaches inclusive design and research, delivering hands-on, engaging sessions driven by her belief that inclusive design is a catalyst for change.