Ricardo Baeza-Yates

Ricardo Baeza-Yates is a Visiting Full Professor at the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Northeastern University's Silicon Valley campus. He holds a courtesy appointment and is affiliated with the university’s research initiatives. His work focuses on interdisciplinary challenges in data science, natural language processing, and AI ethics. Current advisee: Bruno Scarone, a PhD student in computer science.

Research interests include algorithmic bias mitigation, responsible AI frameworks, and applications of machine learning in health and social media analysis. He actively collaborates with industry leaders to address ethical AI adoption, as highlighted in recent news articles on Northeastern’s partnerships and responsible AI advocacy.

His publications emphasize societal impacts of AI, such as bias in search/recommendation systems, mental health screening via gamified tools, and detection of misinformation in digital ecosystems. Recent work also explores temporal web analytics and human-AI coevolution dynamics.

Notable contributions include frameworks for fair ranking systems, bias measurement methodologies, and AI ethics guidelines for tech companies. He frequently speaks at conferences like TempWeb and SPIRE, contributing to workshop proceedings and standards development.

Advising activities include mentorship in interdisciplinary projects, while his lab focuses on algorithmic fairness and health tech applications. Collaborations span academia, industry, and policy domains to advance equitable AI practices globally.