Andrew Head

Andrew Head is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Computer Science, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Programming. His work bridges interactive reading, math notation accessibility, and AI-assisted code comprehension. Affiliated with Penn HCI, PLClub, and MindCORE, he co-leads research with Danaé Metaxa and Benjamin Pierce.

• University of Pennsylvania
• Assistant Professor, Computer Science
• Affiliations: Penn HCI, PLClub, MindCORE

His research focuses on interactive reading interfaces, AI-powered programming tools, and math notation analysis. Recent projects include:

• FreeForm: Interactive math notation editor
• Tyche: Property-based testing tools
• Explainable Notes: Medical note interpretation systems

Publications in CHI, UIST, and ICSE demonstrate his systems-centric approach combining user studies with working prototypes. Notable awards include Best Paper at UIST 2024 and CHI 2022.

Advising:

• Ph.D. Students: Alyssa Hwang, Litao Yan, Hita Kambhamettu, Jeff Tao, Jessica Shi

Grants:

• $1M NSF grant for Property-based Testing Tools (2024)

Teaching:

• Spring 2025: CIS 4120/5120 - Human-Computer Interaction
• Fall 2024: CIS 7000 - Interactive Reading