Marshini Chetty

Marshini Chetty is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Chicago, leading the Amyoli Internet Research (AIR) Lab. Her work focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), usable privacy and security, and ubiquitous computing, emphasizing technologies that empower users in managing internet privacy, security, and costs, particularly in resource-constrained settings. She has conducted impactful research on topics like content moderation policies, privacy-preserving tools, and educational technologies to enhance children's digital literacy. Her contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards such as the NSF CAREER Award and multiple Best Paper awards at CHI and CSCW.

Chetty has secured significant funding from the National Science Foundation (including an NSF CAREER Award), National Security Agency, Facebook, and Google Faculty Research Awards. Her research has been featured in major media outlets including the New York Times, BBC, and WIRED. The AIR Lab's mission is to advance trustworthy and inclusive internet technologies through interdisciplinary approaches combining HCI, policy analysis, and ethical design.

Awards & Honors:

• NSF CAREER Award (2021)
• CHI Best Paper Honorable Mention (2023, 2021, 2019)
• 10th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award (2019)
• SOUPS Distinguished Paper Award (2018)

Grants & Funding:

• NSF Grants (including CAREER Award)
• National Security Agency
• Google Faculty Research Awards

Her work on privacy and security challenges in K-12 schools, dark patterns in digital interfaces, and algorithmic effects on user behavior (e.g., Netflix autoplay) demonstrates her commitment to addressing real-world societal impacts of technology. Chetty collaborates closely with policymakers to translate research findings into actionable insights for regulatory frameworks.