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Torrey Trust

Professor of Learning Technology, College of Education

Torrey Trust is one of the world's leading scholars addressing the use of generative AI, including ChatGPT, in education.

GeminiEdtechOpen Educational Resources (OERs)Teaching and Learning with TechnologyEducational Technology
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Michelle Trim

Senior Teaching Faculty

Computing educator focused on computing ethics, responsible artificial intelligence and technology’s social effects.

Ethics in Data ScienceTeaching with TechnologyAI EthicsA.I.AI
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Mohammad Hajiesmaili

Associate Professor of Computer Science

Computer scientist Mohammad Hajiesmaili researches algorithms, sustainable computing and data center energy optimization.

AIA.I.Computer ScienceMachine LearningDistributed Systems
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Ethan Zuckerman

Associate Professor of Public Policy, Communication and Information

Ethan Zuckerman's work focuses on building alternatives to the commercial internet and interrogating tech platform power.

Social Media GovernanceTechnology and Social ChangeDigital Public InfrastructureOnline Community GovernanceSocial Media
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Francine Berman

Stuart Rice Honorary Chair and Research Professor, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences

Francine Berman is a data scientist whose work focuses on the social and environmental impacts of information technology.

Social Impacts of AIAIGender and whistleblowingSocial impacts of TechnologyInternet of Things
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Scott Niekum

Associate Professor, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences

Scott Niekum works to ensure that AI is safe and aligned with human objectives.

AIHuman-Robot InteractionRobotic ManipulationAI SafetyReinforcement Learning
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Muzzo Uysal

Carney Family Endowed Professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Muzzo Uysal is an expert on tourism demand/supply interaction, tourism marketing, and quality of life research in tourism.

TippingQuality-of-Life (QOL) Research in Hospitality and TourismTourist Demand EstimationTourism DevelopmentTourism Impacts
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Laura Haas

Professor of Computer Science

Laura Haas researches the use of large language models for data integration and data integration tools to support LLMs.

Computer ScienceArtificial IntelligenceData ScienceData ManagementData Processing
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Weiai (Wayne) Xu

Associate Professor of Communication and Affiliated Faculty at Computational Social Science Institute

Wayne Xu studies what he calls the "three Ds" on internet platforms: discord, distrust and dishonesty.

Disinformation on social media plaformsChina’s Digital Public Diplomacy Operations during the COVID-19 Crisis.DisinformationDishonesty on internet platformsComputational communication
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Brian Levine

Director of Cybersecurity Institute and Distinguished Professor in the Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences

Brian Levine's work focuses on thwarting child sexual exploitation on the internet.

CybersecurityAI Safetyinternet-based child exploitationDigital ForensicsNetwork Security
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