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Alain Starke is an Associate Professor (20% part-time position) at the Department of Information Science and Media Studies, University of Bergen, and simultaneously holds an 80% position as Assistant Professor of Persuasive Communication at the University of Amsterdam. He works within the SFI MediaFutures research center focusing on recommender systems that support behavioral change in end users.
His research explores human-computer interaction in health contexts, particularly developing AI-driven solutions for healthier eating habits and sustainable decisions. Starke investigates personalized recommendation algorithms, natural language interfaces, and visual persuasion techniques to influence user behavior.
Starke's publications demonstrate consistent focus on AI applications for social good, with recent work examining personalized food recommendations, climate communication effectiveness, and sustainable consumer behavior. His methodological approaches include algorithmic development, user studies, and clinical trial designs.
Research collaborations span multiple institutions including Haukeland University Hospital, Wageningen University, and University of Amsterdam, often supported by grants from the Research Council of Norway (Project #309339).
