Daye Nam

Daye Nam is a Professor conducting research at the intersection of Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on human-centered AI tools for developer collaboration. Her work addresses critical gaps in communication between developers and AI systems to enhance software development efficiency and accessibility.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (2024)
• M.S. in Computer Science from University of Southern California (2018)
• B.S. in Computer Science from Yonsei University (2016)

Professor Nam's research philosophy prioritizes understanding real-world developer practices—from boilerplate code challenges to prompt engineering—to build tools that emphasize utility over technological possibility. She advocates for keeping developers in control while making software creation more enjoyable, accessible, and efficient across all expertise levels.