Richard J Anderson

Richard J. Anderson is a Professor at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington, with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), education technology, and computing for development. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in low-resource settings, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

• Key Research Areas: HCI4D (Human-Computer Interaction for Development), digital health systems, agricultural technology scaling, mobile money economies, and blockchain policy integration.
• Collaborations: Works with institutions like Makerere University (Uganda), International Training and Education Center for Health (UW), and Aurora Health Innovations LLP (India).

Recent publications highlight dual-platform agricultural tools in Tanzania, privacy considerations in HIV digital health, and blockchain's role in telecom governance. His work emphasizes scalability, privacy, and structural equity in technology deployment.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Paper (ACM Journal on Computing and Sustainable Societies)
• Honorable Mention (ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems)

Anderson’s career spans decades, with foundational contributions to parallel algorithms and sustained leadership in computing education research. His projects often integrate active learning and tablet-based classroom interaction systems.