Eric Gilbert

Eric Gilbert is a Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Computing. With a PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2010), he has established himself as a leading researcher in social computing and human-computer interaction. His work bridges technical systems design with deep understanding of social dynamics in online communities.

His research spans social media analysis, content moderation systems, misinformation detection, and the sociotechnical aspects of online communities. Gilbert's work often examines how social structures emerge and function in digital spaces, with particular attention to community governance, information credibility, and the design of systems that support healthy online interactions.

Gilbert's recent publications reveal an evolving research trajectory focusing increasingly on AI-human collaboration, non-consensual intimate media, Wikipedia dynamics during geopolitical conflicts, and transgender safety online. His 2024-2025 publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary work connecting computer science with gender studies, political science, and law.

His research has been consistently published in top venues including CHI, CSCW, and FAccT, with a notable increase in publication volume in recent years. His work shows strong collaborative patterns, particularly with researchers like Karrie Karahalios, Sarita Schoenebeck, Ceren Budak, and Amy Bruckman.

Gilbert has mentored numerous graduate students who have become prominent researchers in their own right, including Shagun Jhaver, Eshwar Chandrasekharan, and Tanushree Mitra. His advisees frequently co-author with him on significant publications, demonstrating his active engagement in student mentorship.

His research program has evolved from early work on social network analysis and tie strength prediction to contemporary investigations of AI systems, content moderation challenges, and the societal impacts of social computing technologies. This evolution reflects both the changing landscape of social media and computing technologies and his ability to identify emerging research opportunities at the intersection of technology and society.