Grace Babalola

Dr. Grace Babalola is a Lecturer at San Jose State University's School of Information, specializing in human-centered AI research and data science. She teaches ISDA 080 – Introduction to Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, bringing her extensive industry experience to the classroom.

Her research interests include Data Analytics and Informatics, Health Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Visualization, Research Methods, Technology Integration, and Usability, UX, and Web Design. Dr. Babalola approaches AI development with a strong emphasis on ethical considerations and user-centered design principles, focusing on how AI technologies can enhance healthcare decision-making while respecting human workflows and cognitive processes.

Dr. Babalola's scholarship appears in notable publications including Frontiers in Robotics and AI and the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems proceedings. Her work bridges cutting-edge research with practical applications in healthcare and other domains.

Professional affiliations include the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and the Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences. She is also a certified Scrum Master and Product Owner, bringing agile methodology expertise to both academic and industry settings.