Mark Ackerman

Mark Ackerman is a Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering department at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. His research and teaching focus on the intersection of technology and social science, particularly in mentoring PhD students through weekly meetings and collaborative research projects.

Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Social Informatics, and Information Systems. His advising emphasizes interdisciplinary work, combining technical and social science methodologies to address complex research problems.

Communication & Feedback: He prefers weekly one-on-one meetings (60 minutes) and email communication in the evenings. Publications prioritize student contributions as first authors when they drive the work, reflecting his commitment to student development.

Teaching Philosophy: Encourages students to take relevant coursework, stay current with conference papers, and engage in authorship discussions. Supports internships (primarily during summers) and academic teaching experience through Graduate Student Instructor roles.