Oliver Haimson

Oliver Haimson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan's School of Information and the Digital Studies Institute in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His research focuses on social computing, human-computer interaction, and trans technologies. He holds a PhD in Information & Computer Science from UC Irvine.

• Academic Roles: Faculty member, PhD advisor, and recipient of the NSF CAREER Award (2020-2025).
• Research Interests: Encompass trans technology design, content moderation for marginalized groups, and LGBTQ+ health. His upcoming book Trans Technologies (MIT Press, 2025) explores trans-led innovations in digital spaces.

Notable contributions include the Online Identity Help Center, a resource for marginalized users navigating platform policies, and collaborations on AI ethics and content moderation challenges. His work emphasizes community-centered design and intersectional approaches to technology.

He has advised numerous students and co-authored over 50 papers, with recent grants from NSF, U-M, and the Institute for Research on Women & Gender. His advocacy extends to gender equity in tech and LGBTQ+ inclusion in academia.