Bernard Koch

Bernard Koch is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the science of science, culture, cultural evolution, AI ethics, and computational social science. Prior to joining the University of Chicago, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from UCLA in 2023.

His work bridges sociology and computational methods, exploring topics such as machine learning applications in social research, ethical implications of AI, and cultural dynamics. Recent projects include analyzing the role of large language models (LLMs) in social simulations and confronting the misuse of genetics in online contexts.

Koch’s articles span themes like data-centric machine learning (DMLR), the historical development of deep learning, and the lifecycle of datasets in research. He also investigates cultural evolution through case studies like music subcultures and material culture diversification.

He holds no listed awards but has contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations, including genomics research on the Mnemiopsis leidyi organism. While no formal advisees are listed, his research group likely engages in computational social science projects.