Tom Yeh

Tom Yeh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. He received his PhD from MIT studying vision-based user interfaces, completed postdoctoral research at the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS), and joined CU Boulder in 2012. His research is funded by NSF and DARPA.

Yeh's interdisciplinary research spans:

• Human-centered AI: Developing ethical frameworks for AI in education and global contexts
• Accessible technology: Creating tactile interfaces and 3D printing solutions
• Cross-domain applications: Applying computer vision to medical imaging, driver safety, and industrial systems
• Social impact: Empowering children through citizen science and AI literacy programs

Recent publications (2023-2025) show strong emphasis on:

• Neuro-behavioral studies of parenting and child development
• AI ethics education frameworks for diverse populations
• Mixed reality systems for safety-critical applications
• Cross-cultural considerations in technology design

Awards include best paper honors from premier HCI conferences (CHI, UIST, MobileHCI) and CU Boulder's 2014 Student Affairs Faculty of the Year Award.