Jodi Forlizzi

Jodi Forlizzi is the Geschke Director and a Professor of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, with a courtesy appointment in the School of Design. She is renowned for establishing design research as a legitimate form of research within HCI. Her work emphasizes bridging ethical AI development, robotics, healthcare technology, and workplace innovation.

Her research focuses on educational games, AI-driven robotics/autonomous vehicles (AVs), and healthcare systems. She advocates for design approaches that prioritize ethical considerations, such as responsible AI governance, compassionate technology for workers, and inclusive systems for older adults. Her collaborations with Disney and General Motors highlight industry applications of her research.

Key awards include membership in the ACM CHI Academy and recognition from Walter Reed Army Medical Center for her HRI contributions. Her work spans over 20 years, mentoring peers and students to integrate design research into mainstream HCI discourse.

Jodi’s contributions to HCI include advancing methodologies for family-centered design, ethical AI frameworks, and user-centric evaluations of deployed systems. She addresses urgent societal challenges like algorithmic bias, workplace surveillance, and compassionate AI for labor well-being.