Andrés Monroy-Hernández

Andrés Monroy-Hernández is an Assistant Professor at Princeton University's Department of Computer Science, leading the Human-Computer Interaction Lab. He holds a PhD from MIT's Media Lab and has held roles at Microsoft Research and Snap Inc. His research focuses on social computing, public-interest technology, and augmented reality, emphasizing technologies that foster collaboration and connection. He is affiliated with Princeton's Center for Information Technology and Policy, the Keller Center, and serves on Crisis Text Line's board.

Education:

• PhD in Media Arts and Sciences, MIT (2012)
• Master's in Media Arts and Sciences, MIT (2007)
• Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering, Tecnológico de Monterrey (2001)

Research Interests: Monroy-Hernández explores social computing systems, public-interest platforms (e.g., OpenDeli for food delivery), and social AR (e.g., Capybara). His work emphasizes ethics, marginalized communities, and democratizing technology. Notable projects include Scratch (children's programming), Microsoft's Calendar.help, and Significant Otter (biosignal sharing).

Awards & Recognition:

• MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35 (2013)
• CNET's Most Influential Latinos in Tech (2013)
• Best Paper Awards at CHI, CSCW, HCOMP, ICWSM

Grants & Labs: Active in designing open-source protocols and advising tech leaders. His lab collaborates across disciplines, addressing societal challenges through technology. Recent efforts include ethical AI and decentralized social media.

Teaching: Teaches social computing and mentors students in HCI and public-interest tech.