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Cristina Conati is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Science. She leads the Human-AI Interaction Lab, focusing on advancing AI systems that adapt to human needs, particularly in healthcare and education. Her work emphasizes explainable AI (XAI), adaptive interfaces, and intelligent tutoring systems.
Conati holds significant awards including the AAAI Fellow distinction and the Killam Research Prize in Science 2022. Her research bridges cognitive science and computer science, addressing challenges in user modeling, multimodal interaction, and personalized learning technologies. She actively contributes to NSF-funded projects and has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications.
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- Research Focus: XAI, adaptive systems, human-AI collaboration, and AI-driven healthcare solutions
Recent work explores AI applications in clinical assessment (e.g., Alzheimer’s detection via eye-tracking), ethical AI design, and personalized explanations for educational systems. She teaches advanced courses on human-centered AI and artificial intelligence fundamentals.
Her lab’s innovations include gaze-driven adaptive visualizations and AI tools for genetic syndrome identification. Conati’s contributions to AI ethics and transparency have positioned her as a leader in responsible AI development.
