Anthony D. Bergstrom

Anthony D. Bergstrom is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Science at Purdue University's College of Science. He holds a PhD, MS, and BS in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Social Computing, and Education Technology, with notable work on visualizing social feedback and improving educational experiences. Bergstrom combines industry experience in software development and user experience with academic research, emphasizing practical applications of technology in education and communication. His work includes studies on conversation analysis, anonymous feedback systems, and multimedia chat architectures, often collaborating with institutions like D2L and Shopify. Despite no listed awards or grants in the provided texts, his contributions span over a decade of peer-reviewed publications in venues like HICSS, CHI, and IEEE journals.

Education Background:

• PhD in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011)
• MS in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2006)
• BS in Computer Science and Mathematics, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (2004)

Research Interests:

• Designing visual systems to enhance social interactions and communication
• User-centric approaches to feedback mechanisms in educational and collaborative settings
• Applications of multimedia and data analysis in improving user experiences

Key Publications:

• Focus on social signal visualization, conversation dynamics, and educational technology
• Notable work includes 'Distorting Social Feedback in Visualizations of Conversation' (2012) and 'Social Mirrors as Social Signals' (2009)

Advising and Grants:

• No listed advisees or funded grants in provided materials

Labs/Teams:

• Former member of the Social Spaces group during graduate studies at UIUC
• Current affiliation with Purdue's Department of Computer Science