Reza Ghaiumy Anaraky

Reza Ghaiumy Anaraky is a Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Associate) in the Department of Technology Management and Innovation at New York University. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing and an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Clemson University, complemented by a Teaching Certificate in Engineering and Science Education. He holds a B.A. in Computer Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology.

His research explores Human-Computer Interaction with a focus on privacy decision-making across age groups and the impact of technology on aging and well-being. His publications predominantly investigate psychological and cultural dimensions of privacy behaviors, utilizing mixed-methods approaches to analyze user compliance, cross-cultural variations, and age-related differences in technology adoption.

Reza has received significant recognition for his work, including:

• Facebook Fellowship Award (Meta, 2021)
• Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award (Clemson University, 2021)
• Best Paper Award at AIS THCI (2020)
• Innovative Research on Aging Award (Mather Institute, 2020)

His research is supported by grants and fellowships totaling over $127,000 in funding. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving privacy ethics, aging technology, and human-centered design.