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Sam Thellman is an Assistant Professor in Cognitive Science at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Computer and Information Science (IDA) and the Human-Centered Systems (HCS) division. His research focuses on folk-psychological interpretations of AI systems, particularly how humans attribute mental states and intentions to robots and autonomous vehicles. He investigates human-AI interaction to design more predictable and explainable systems, with interdisciplinary work on human-vehicle interaction in self-driving car contexts.
Education: Ph.D. in Cognitive Science (2021). Teaching responsibilities include the Bachelor’s program in Cognitive Science, courses on Distributed and Situated Cognition, and Applied Cognitive Science. His research spans human-robot interaction, mental state attribution, and autonomous vehicle behavior perception.
Publications highlight topics such as robot emotional capabilities, driving simulation studies, and societal impacts of AI. His work emphasizes ethical and human-centric approaches to technology development. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his contributions to explainable AI and human-centered computing are significant.
