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Miriah Meyer is a Professor in the Department of Science and Technology (ITN) at Linköping University, supported by the Wallenberg Autonomous Systems Program (WASP). Her research focuses on designing visualization tools to enhance data analysis and understanding through interdisciplinary approaches integrating computer science, design, social science, and humanities. Previously, she held positions as an Associate Professor at the University of Utah’s School of Computing and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University.
Education:
- Bachelor’s in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Penn State University
- PhD in Computer Science, University of Utah
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Visualization, Harvard University
Research Interests: Meyer’s work emphasizes human-centered design of visualization systems to address societal challenges. Key areas include:
- Exploratory and reflective data analysis
- Interdisciplinary methodologies
- Design studies in visualization
- Impact of technology on societal perceptions
Publications: Her recent work explores feminist theory in visualization (2025), preregistration in research design (2024), and socio-technical transitions in dashboarding (2024). She advocates for rigorous, ethical practices in visualization design.
Awards: Recognitions include TED Fellow (2013), MIT TR35 (2012), and Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship (2011).
Labs & Teams: Active in the Visualization and Interaction Design Group at LiU and former contributions to the Scientific Computing & Imaging Institute (SCI) at the University of Utah.
