Hariharan Subramonyam

Hariharan Subramonyam is an Assistant Professor (Research) at Stanford University's Graduate School of Education and Computer Science (by courtesy). He serves as the Ram and Vijay Shriram Faculty Fellow at the Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) and is a core faculty member of Stanford HCI. His research bridges Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and the Learning Sciences, focusing on augmenting human learning through AI via cognitively informed design practices, co-design with learners/educators, and transformative AI-enabled learning experiences.

His work emphasizes ethical AI, responsible design, and human values in technology. He earned a PhD in Information from the University of Michigan under Eytan Adar. Current projects include Script&Shift (layered interfaces for LLM writing), AltCanvas (accessible image editing for BVI users), and CogGen (AI tutoring systems). His teaching includes EDUC 432: Designing Explorable Explanations and CS 448B: Data Visualization.

• Key Research Areas
• Cognitively Informed AI Systems
• Human-AI Collaborative Writing
• Accessible Generative AI Tools
• Ethical AI Frameworks
• Interactive Learning Environments
• Awards & Grants
• Best Paper Award (CHI 2025)
• Honorable Mention Award (CHI 2025)
• HAI Hoffman Yee Grant (2024)
• Cover Story in Interactions Magazine (2024)
• Collaborative Networks
• Co-organizing CHI 2025 Tools for Thought Workshop
• Contributor to UIST 2024 Dynamic Abstractions Workshop
• Advising PhD students across Stanford, Georgia Tech, and Duke
• Collaborations with institutions including University of Michigan, National University of Singapore, and Technical University Munich