Haym Hirsh

Haym Hirsh is a Professor at Cornell University's Computing and Information Science department, following roles as a faculty member at Rutgers University and visiting positions at Carnegie Mellon University, MIT, and NYU. He holds a BS from UCLA (1983), MS (1985) and PhD (1989) from Stanford University. His research focuses on data science, social computing, and human-computer interaction, with notable contributions to crowdsourcing methodologies and AI ethics. He previously served as Chair of the Rutgers Computer Science Department (2003–2006 and 2012–present) and Director of the NSF's Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (2006–2010). His work spans technical innovation and policy, emphasizing responsible AI development and human-centered computing.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science (Mathematics & Computer Science), UCLA, 1983
  • Master of Science (Computer Science), Stanford, 1985
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science), Stanford, 1989
• Affiliations:
  • Professor, Cornell University (current)
  • Former Chair, Rutgers Computer Science Department
  • National Science Foundation Leadership (2006–2010)

His research explores the intersection of human computation, AI ethics, and societal impacts. Key areas include optimizing crowdsourcing systems, mitigating risks in social computing, and advancing scientific discovery through AI. Recent work emphasizes balancing technological progress with ethical considerations, reflecting his commitment to responsible innovation.