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Aniket (Niki) Kittur is a Professor in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. His research focuses on AI-augmented cognition, exploring how humans and computational systems can partner to accelerate knowledge acquisition and innovation. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 17 best paper awards or honorable mentions, Dr. Kittur has established himself as a leader in human-computer interaction and social computing. Dr. Kittur's research spans multiple interconnected areas focused on enhancing human cognition through technology. His work on crowd-augmented cognition examines how crowds and computation can collectively enhance human intellect. In social computing, he investigates how sociotechnical architectures can motivate and coordinate large groups for complex tasks. His research in data visualization and sensemaking explores how people collect, organize, and make decisions with online information. Most recently, his work has shifted toward LLM-augmented cognition, investigating how humans and large language models can work together in partnership to achieve better decisions and greater creativity than either could alone. Dr. Kittur's publications reveal a consistent trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated human-AI collaboration systems. Early work focused on crowdsourcing complex tasks (CrowdForge, CrowdSynthesis), then evolved to knowledge acceleration systems (Knowledge Accelerator, Fuse), and has recently centered on LLM-integrated cognition (Selenite, InkSpire, BioSpark). His research consistently demonstrates practical impact, with systems influencing products used by millions and receiving coverage in major media outlets including Nature News, The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal. Kavli fellow NSF CAREER award recipient Allen Newell Award for Research Excellence Inductee into the CHI Academy 17 best paper awards or honorable mentions across his publications Dr. Kittur has advised numerous students, including Andrew Kuznetsov, and has secured major research funding from NSF, NIH, Google, Microsoft, Bosch, Toyota, and other organizations. His Skeema browser extension project, which addresses tab overload through innovative project-based organization, has shown remarkable user retention and represents a practical application of his research on knowledge acceleration. His work with industry partners has influenced products used by millions, including Semantic Reader, Google Shopping, and Wikipedia features.

• AI-Augmented Cognition
• Collective Intelligence
• Social Computing
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Chris Atkeson is a Professor at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on achieving human-level competence in machines through humanoid robotics and human-aware environments. He explores machine learning techniques such as reinforcement learning, nonparametric methods, and memory-based learning to develop robots capable of complex tasks like manipulation, locomotion, and perception. His work emphasizes bridging the gap between simulation and real-world applications (sim2real transfer), with contributions to tactile sensing (e.g., FingerVision), dynamic walking control, and human-robot collaboration. Notable projects include participation in the DARPA Robotics Challenge with Team WPI-CMU, where his team developed reliable humanoid behavior for disaster response scenarios. Atkeson’s research spans robotics, computer vision, and control systems, with a focus on enabling robots to perceive, learn, and act in unstructured environments. His recent work includes advancements in 3D scene capture, soft robotics, and energy-based planning for compositional tasks.

• Robotics
• Humanoid Robotics
• Human-Aware Environments
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Vincent Aleven is a Professor in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie Mellon University, where he leads the CATS Lab focused on developing 'smart classrooms' through human-AI collaboration in educational settings. His work bridges learning sciences, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and education to create dynamic learning environments that leverage complementary strengths of learners, educators, and AI systems. His research centers on intelligent educational systems with core interests in cognitive modeling, metacognitive skill development, and case-based reasoning. Key initiatives include AI-based tutoring software for individual/collaborative learning (e.g., middle-school math equation solving), tools supporting self-regulated learning (help-seeking, self-assessment), teacher orchestration dashboards, and browser-based authoring tools like CTAT/Tutorshop that lower development barriers for intelligent tutoring systems. Current projects investigate smartphone-based homework solutions, gamified tutoring interfaces, and comparative effectiveness against platforms like Khan Academy. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in source materials. Professor Aleven advises graduate students including Kexin Bella Yang and Conrad Borchers. His research is supported by multiple grants, notably a $2M award for testing AI-based mobile tutoring software in underserved middle-school contexts. Major projects encompass: MEME Project : Boosting math outcomes through motivation and self-regulation Metacognition and Motivation : Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center initiative Rapid Tutor Development : Streamlining cognitive model creation Learning-Oriented Dialogue : Enhancing engagement via collaborative problem-solving The CATS Lab operates through deep collaboration with teachers and students in real classrooms, currently exploring how smartphone accessibility, targeted tutor redesign, and parental involvement optimize homework effectiveness. Future directions address AI support for tutors/parents, balancing self-regulatory development with domain learning, and democratizing tutor authoring for educators.

• Intelligent Educational Systems
• Learning Sciences
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Howie Choset is a Professor of Robotics at the Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University. He directs the Undergraduate Robotics Minor and leads the Biorobotics Laboratory, where his research focuses on snake robots, motion planning, and medical robotics. He is also affiliated with the Manufacturing Futures Institute. Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, California Institute of Technology (1996) M.S., Mechanical Engineering, California Institute of Technology (1995) B.S.E., Computer Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (1990) B.S., Economics, The Wharton School of Business (1990) Choset's research centers on robotics for confined and complex environments, particularly through the development of snake robots. His work integrates mechanism design, path and motion planning, and estimation to enable applications in surgery, manufacturing, infrastructure inspection, and search and rescue. He is a pioneer in medical robotics and has co-founded Medrobotics to commercialize minimally invasive surgical robots. His recent publications highlight a strong focus on ergodic exploration, multi-agent systems, motion planning under uncertainty, and medical robotics. Themes include optimizing robot trajectories for information gathering, solving complex path planning problems with dynamic obstacles, and advancing autonomous systems for disaster response and space exploration (e.g., the EELS robot for Enceladus). MIT Technology Review Top 100 Innovators under 35 (2002) Best Paper Award, RIA (1999) Best Paper Award, ICRA (2003) Best Paper, IEEE Bio Rob (2006) Best Video, ICRA (2011) Nominations for best papers at ICRA, IROS, and CLAWAR Choset has advised numerous students, many of whom have won top awards. His lab has received significant funding for robotics research, including projects in surgical robotics, additive manufacturing, and autonomous exploration. He is the lead author of the textbook Principles of Robot Motion and is actively involved in educational innovation through custom robotics labs. He leads the Biorobotics Laboratory at CMU, which develops advanced robotic systems like snake robots and the EELS (Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor) robot for NASA missions. The lab collaborates with industry and government agencies on applications ranging from surgery to space exploration.

• Robotics
• Medical Robotics
• Snake Robots
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Xuezhe Ma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering. Previously, he was a Ph.D. student at Carnegie Mellon University's Language Technologies Institute, where he worked under the supervision of Professor Eduard Hovy. His academic journey includes a Master's degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Center for Brain-like Computing and Machine Intelligence and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the same institution. Ph.D. in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University (completed ~2020) M.S. in Brain-like Computing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University B.S. in Computer Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Dr. Ma's research spans multiple areas at the intersection of Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning, with particular focus on structured prediction, syntactic and semantic parsing, machine translation, language generation, and deep generative models. His recent work has expanded into vision-language models, large language model architectures, and applications across computer vision tasks. His research combines theoretical foundations with practical implementations, as evidenced by his development of tools like NeuroNLP2 and MaxParser. His publication record shows a clear trajectory from foundational NLP work during his PhD (including papers on dependency parsing and sequence labeling) to more recent contributions in generative models and large language systems. The 15 most recent publications reveal a strong focus on addressing fundamental challenges in generative modeling, context handling, and multimodal integration, with applications spanning literary translation, medical imaging, and news diffusion analysis. AI2 Outstanding Intern Award (2018) Dr. Ma has secured research funding supporting his work in generative models and language technologies, with projects focusing on improving the efficiency and capabilities of large language models. His research group at USC is actively working on next-generation language understanding and generation systems, with particular emphasis on context-aware modeling and multimodal integration. He has established collaborations with industry partners including the Allen Institute for AI and has contributed to open-source projects like Texar. At USC, Dr. Ma leads research in the Information Sciences Institute, directing projects on efficient large language model architectures and multimodal reasoning systems. His lab focuses on developing novel approaches to context handling, model efficiency, and multimodal integration, with applications across diverse domains including healthcare, literary analysis, and news media.

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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John R Anderson is the Richard King Mellon University Professor of Psychology and Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), affiliated with the Department of Psychology within the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on understanding higher-level cognition, particularly mathematical problem-solving, through the development of the ACT-R cognitive architecture—a computational framework simulating human cognitive processes. This architecture integrates behavioral, neural, and educational data to model learning and decision-making. Anderson’s work bridges cognitive science, neuroscience, and educational technology. He investigates how brain imaging (e.g., fMRI, EEG) can reveal the temporal dynamics of cognitive processes and improve instructional methods. His research emphasizes analyzing brain activity time courses to uncover underlying mechanisms of problem-solving and skill acquisition. Key Research Themes: Cognitive architectures, neural correlates of learning, computational models of memory, and intelligent tutoring systems. Notable Contributions: Development of the ACT-R architecture, integration of neuroimaging with cognitive modeling, and studies on skill transfer and learning strategies. Anderson’s publications include seminal books like Cognitive Psychology and Its Implications and How Can the Human Mind Occur in the Physical Universe? His work has advanced understanding of associative memory, strategic decision-making, and the application of cognitive models in educational technology. His lab, the ACT-R Research Group, collaborates across disciplines to model complex cognitive tasks and their neural foundations. Current projects analyze real-time brain activity to refine educational interventions and improve human-machine interaction.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• Computational Psychology
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Yiming Yang is a Professor at the Language Technologies Institute and Machine Learning Department within the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University , where he has held faculty positions since 2003. His research spans foundational and applied aspects of machine learning , artificial intelligence , and scientific computing . Professor, Carnegie Mellon University (2003–Present) Associate Professor, Carnegie Mellon University (1996–2003) Yang's research focuses on LLM-based problem-solving agents , combinatorial optimization , and scalable oversight frameworks . His work explores diffusion models, Langevin dynamics, and Fourier neural operators for NP-hard problems, while advancing reinforcement learning techniques for self-play supervision and principle-driven fine-tuning of large language models. Recent publications highlight his contributions to code synthesis , PDE solving , and multi-agent reinforcement learning . Key methodologies include demonstration-guided control, retrieval-augmented reasoning, and test-time scaling laws. His team has developed frameworks like FEEDER for efficient in-context learning and μTransfer-FNO for zero-shot hyperparameter transfer in PDE solvers. Notable scientific achievements include: Best Student Paper Runner Up (2013) Best Theoretical Paper Award (1994) Best Theoretical Paper Award (1993) Yang has mentored over 20 PhD students and postdocs, including Shengyu Feng , Zhiqing Sun , and Aman Madaan , across domains like graph learning , extreme multi-label classification , and language model alignment .

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Combinatorial Optimization
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Aniket 'Niki' Kittur is a Professor in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. His research focuses on AI-augmented cognition, exploring how human and machine intelligence can collaborate to enhance creativity, decision-making, and innovation. He leads projects like the Semantic Reader and Skeema browser extension, aiming to reduce cognitive overload through intelligent systems. Education: BA in Psychology & Computer Science from Princeton University; PhD in Cognitive Psychology from UCLA. His work bridges HCI, crowdsourcing, and cognitive science, with 100+ publications and 17 best paper awards. He advises industry partners including Google, Microsoft, and Toyota while maintaining a lab focused on real-world impact. Research interests center on accelerating knowledge acquisition via systems that scaffold sensemaking (e.g., Selenite for web exploration) and fostering analogical innovation through crowdsourced/AI hybrid approaches. Notable contributions include CrowdForge (human-machine workflows) and Kinetica (touch-based data visualization). Awards include NSF CAREER Award, Allen Newell Award, and CHI Academy membership. His lab's Skeema tool has achieved 79% 30-day retention in beta, reflecting impactful user-centered design principles. Current projects emphasize LLM integration for composite cognition, aiming to create systems where 'LLMs + Humans > Either Alone.' Funding来自NSF, NIH, ONR, and industry partners like Bosch and Wikimedia. Teaching includes PhD bootcamps and user-centered research courses. Over 100 students have contributed to his projects, many advancing to tech leadership roles.

• AI-Augmented Cognition
• Human-Machine Collaboration
• Sensemaking Systems
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Cleotilde (Coty) Gonzalez is a Research Professor of Decision Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, with primary affiliation in the Department of Social and Decision Sciences (SDS). She serves as the Founding Director of the Dynamic Decision Making Laboratory (DDMLab) and Research Co-Director of the NSF National Institute for AI for Societal Decision Making (AI-SDM). Her extensive academic affiliations include the Security and Privacy Institute (CyLab), the Societal Computing program in the Software and Societal Systems Department (S3D), the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) in the School of Computer Science, and the Center for Behavioral Decision Research (CBDR) and Center for Neural Basis of Cognition (CNBC). Dr. Gonzalez holds a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems and has developed Instance-Based Learning Theory (IBLT), a significant contribution to cognitive science that explains how people make decisions based on past experiences. Her research spans experimental studies and computational modeling of cognitive processes in dynamic decision environments, with applications in cybersecurity, human-machine teaming, and societal decision making. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on human-AI collaboration, collective intelligence, cybersecurity, and cognitive modeling. The research trends show increasing integration of AI systems with human decision processes, particularly examining how humans and AI can complement each other in complex decision environments. Her work increasingly addresses cybersecurity challenges through behavioral science perspectives, exploring how cognitive models can improve defense mechanisms against social engineering attacks. Lifetime Fellow of the Cognitive Science Society Lifetime Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Member of the Governing Board of the Cognitive Science Society Member at Large of the Policy Council of the System Dynamics Society Committee member of the National Academies Division Committee for the Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education Dr. Gonzalez has mentored over 50 post-doctoral fellows and doctoral students, with many going on to successful careers in academia, government, and industry. Her research has been supported by major collaborative efforts including Collaborative Research Alliances (CRA) and Multi-University Research Initiative grants from the Army Research Laboratories (ARL) and Army Research Office (ARO), as well as projects with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). She directs the Dynamic Decision Making Laboratory, which conducts research involving laboratory experiments and cognitive computational models to derive theoretical conclusions about dynamic decision making and develop applications for societal problems.

• Decision Science
• Cognitive Psychology
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Anna Mayo is the Anna Loomis McCandless Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College. Her research focuses on dynamic teamwork in modern organizations, particularly in healthcare and cross-sector settings. She investigates how teams adapt to fluid participation, technology integration, and volatile environments to enhance productivity and collaboration. Education: Ph.D. & M.S. in Organizational Behavior & Theory, Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business B.A. in Psychology, Denison University Research Interests: Mayo explores team coordination, cognitive versatility, and the impact of organizational structures on teamwork efficacy. She combines lab and field studies (e.g., healthcare, sales teams) to address challenges like rapid team formation/dissolution and distributed member roles. Her work emphasizes agility while mitigating risks to team outcomes. Publications: Her research appears in top journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Annals, and BMJ Leader. Recent studies address pandemic teamwork dynamics, nursing-physician collaboration, and the role of coordinated attention in group performance. Prior Experience: Before joining CMU, Mayo held roles at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and worked in nonprofit human services. She teaches Organizational Design & Implementation (Course 94-700).

• Organizational Behavior
• Team Dynamics
• Dynamic Teams
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Ozan K. Tonguz is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering. He holds appointments with CyLab and the Carnegie Mellon-Portugal program, focusing on advanced research in telecommunications, networking, and intelligent transportation systems. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University (1990) M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University (1986) B.S. in Electronic Engineering from the University of Essex (1980) Tonguz's research spans telecommunications and networking with emphasis on vehicular networks, wireless communications, cybersecurity, and smart infrastructure systems. His work bridges theoretical networking concepts with practical transportation applications, particularly in vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications. He has published approximately 300 papers in IEEE journals and conference proceedings and authored the book 'Ad Hoc Wireless Networks: A Communication-Theoretic Perspective' (Wiley, 2006). His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on vehicular networks and intelligent transportation systems, with particular attention to traffic flow optimization, virtual traffic light systems, and the application of wireless communication technologies to solve urban transportation challenges. His research has evolved from fundamental networking concepts to applied transportation solutions with real-world implementation potential. Tonguz actively mentors PhD students and has founded Virtual Traffic Lights, LLC, a CMU spinoff company addressing transportation problems through innovative communication paradigms. His work has received attention from IEEE Spectrum and other technical publications, highlighting the practical significance of his research in intelligent transportation systems. He leads research efforts in vehicular ad hoc networks, wireless ad hoc and sensor networks, self-organizing networks, smart grid applications, and security. His Virtual Traffic Lights technology has demonstrated potential to increase urban traffic flows by 60% during rush hours, with implications for reducing commute times, mitigating congestion, and supporting greener environments.

• Telecommunications
• Networking
• Wireless Networks
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Sean Welleck is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, specifically within the Language Technologies Institute (LTI). He leads the L3 Lab and serves as an advisor for the AI for Math Fund. His academic journey includes a PhD from New York University under Kyunghyun Cho and postdoctoral positions at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence and the University of Washington with Yejin Choi. Dr. Welleck's educational background shows a strong foundation in computer science. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from New York University, where he worked under the mentorship of Kyunghyun Cho and Zheng Zhang. Prior to this, he completed his MSE and BSE in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the field. Dr. Welleck's research focuses on bridging informal and formal reasoning with AI, with particular emphasis on developing learning, inference, and evaluation algorithms for large language models. His work spans multiple cutting-edge areas including mathematical reasoning , code generation , inference algorithms , and AI reasoning agents . A significant portion of his recent work involves combining AI with formal methods for mathematics, where he has developed frameworks like Llemma (an open-source language model for mathematical reasoning) and meta-generation (for inference-time algorithms). His research is characterized by a strong theoretical foundation coupled with practical applications that push the boundaries of what AI systems can achieve in formal reasoning domains. Analysis of Dr. Welleck's recent publications reveals a clear research trajectory focused on enhancing language models' capabilities in formal reasoning and mathematical problem-solving. His work demonstrates an evolution from foundational research in neural text generation to increasingly sophisticated approaches that integrate formal methods with deep learning. Key trends include the development of inference-time algorithms that improve model performance without additional training, frameworks for mathematical reasoning that connect informal and formal proofs, and novel evaluation methodologies for language models. His publications consistently appear in top-tier conferences including NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, and ACL, reflecting the high impact of his contributions to the field. Dr. Welleck's scientific achievements have been recognized with several prestigious awards: NAACL 2025 Best Paper Award ICLR 2025 Oral Presentation (Top 2%) ICLR 2025 Spotlight Presentation (Top 5%) NeurIPS 2021 Outstanding Paper Award (Top 0.1%) for MAUVE NVIDIA AI Labs Pioneering Research Award (2017 and 2018) As an educator and mentor, Dr. Welleck actively guides the next generation of AI researchers. He currently advises multiple PhD students including Pranjal Aggarwal, Weihua Du, Andre He, and Seungone Kim (some co-advised with other faculty), along with MS students Riyaz Ahuja, Jiewen Hu, Qinyue Tan, and Thomas Zhu, and undergraduate Tate Rowney. At CMU, he teaches advanced courses such as Neural Code Generation and Advanced NLP, and has previously taught at New York University and the University of Washington. His commitment to education extends to creating resources like the Thesis Review Podcast and developing tutorials on neural theorem proving that have been presented at major conferences. Dr. Welleck leads the L3 Lab at CMU, which focuses on the intersection of language, learning, and logic. The lab brings together students and researchers to tackle challenging problems in AI reasoning, with particular emphasis on mathematical reasoning and code generation. Recent initiatives include the development of Llemma, an open-source language model specialized for mathematical reasoning, and work on inference-time algorithms that enable language models to improve their performance through additional computation during inference rather than through additional training.

• Large Language Models
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Code Generation
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Kannan Srinivasan is the H.J. Heinz II Professor of Management, Marketing and Business Technology at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, a position he has held since 1999. Prior to joining CMU, he taught at the business schools of the University of Chicago and Stanford University. His academic career spans over three decades with significant contributions to marketing science and data analytics. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Management from University of California Los Angeles (1986) MBA in Marketing/Finance from Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, India (1980) BA in Engineering from University of Madras, Chennai, India (1978) Srinivasan's research focuses on advanced data analytics models applied to marketing problems, with particular expertise in internet-generated large-scale data analysis. His work bridges the gap between theoretical marketing models and practical business applications, especially in the areas of algorithmic pricing, consumer behavior analysis, and AI-driven marketing strategies. He has pioneered research in dynamic pricing systems, location-aware marketing technologies, and the economic implications of AI in consumer markets. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward examining the intersection of artificial intelligence, consumer welfare, and market dynamics. His work increasingly focuses on ethical implications of AI in marketing, algorithmic bias, and the socioeconomic impacts of digital platforms across various sectors including real estate, social media, and e-commerce. His scientific achievements include: Elected Fellow of the Informs Society of Marketing Science (2013) for lifetime contribution to the field Served as President of the Informs Society of Marketing Science Holds multiple patents related to time and location aware dynamic push content, dynamic pricing, and online advertising Srinivasan has advised numerous doctoral students whose careers have led them to faculty positions at top institutions including Duke, Harvard, Columbia, Yale, University of Chicago, Wharton, University of Michigan, and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. He has extensive consulting experience with large firms and startups, translating academic research into practical business applications. His professional service includes editorial roles at prestigious journals including Management Science, Marketing Science, and Quantitative Marketing and Economics, as well as significant committee service within CMU including the Elliott D. Smith Award Committee and various Dean's Advisory committees. His research is organized around several key initiatives focused on applying advanced analytics to solve complex marketing problems, with particular emphasis on developing interpretable AI models that balance business objectives with consumer welfare considerations.

• Marketing Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence in Marketing
• Algorithmic Pricing
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Bruce M. McLaren is a Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII), where he heads the McLearn Lab. He previously served as President of the International Artificial Intelligence in Education Society (2017-2019) and has been elected to the Executive Committee of the AI-ED Executive Committee for two separate terms (2012-2017 and 2022-2027). Dr. McLaren's research focuses on how technology can support education through digital learning games , intelligent tutoring systems , and collaborative learning environments. His work has demonstrated that students can learn decimals more effectively through Internet-based learning games compared to conventional methods. He has also conducted significant research on erroneous examples in learning, showing how students benefit from working with incorrect solutions alongside intelligent tutors. His publications reveal a strong trend toward integrating artificial intelligence with educational technologies, particularly in analyzing student learning patterns, developing adaptive educational games, and creating tools that support both students and teachers in classroom settings. Recent work increasingly focuses on the application of generative AI like ChatGPT in educational contexts. Best Paper Award at ECTEL 2023 for research on ChatGPT in decimal learning Fulbright Scholarship recipient for educational technology work in Chile (2019) Multiple best paper awards at major AI in Education conferences Erskine Fellowship for teaching Intelligent Tutoring Systems in New Zealand As an advisor, Professor McLaren has mentored numerous students in the HCII program and has secured significant research funding, including NSF grants for projects like AdaptErrEx and LASAD. His lab, the McLearn Lab, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of learning sciences and artificial intelligence. Beyond academia, he brings over 20 years of commercial sector experience, having served as Director of eCommerce Technologies at OpenWebs Corporation and leading expert system projects at Carnegie Group, Inc.

• Learning Sciences
• Educational Technologies
• Human-Centered AI
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Dr. Gerald Wang is an Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University with courtesy appointments in Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. He leads the M5 Lab (Mechanics of Materials via Molecular and Multiscale Methods), focusing on nanoscale mechanics using computational approaches to solve civil engineering challenges related to water-energy systems, material resilience, and sustainable polymers. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Computation, MIT (2019) S.M. in Mechanical Engineering, MIT (2015) B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics & Physics, Yale University (2013) His research integrates statistical physics, fluid mechanics, and high-performance computing to investigate nanoscale structural and transport phenomena. Key areas include climate-resilient infrastructure, energy-water nexus solutions, and nanoscale thermal transport in materials. Recent work explores molecular-scale separation processes and recyclable polymer design using advanced simulation techniques. Publication trends demonstrate consistent focus on nanoscale transport mechanisms, computational method development, and interdisciplinary applications from materials science to urban systems. Articles frequently bridge molecular dynamics with macro-scale engineering problems. Awards: Scott Institute Seed Grant for clean energy research CMU Celebration of Education Award for teaching excellence Current projects include NSF-funded work on nanoscale slip phenomena and polymer upcycling collaborations. The M5 Lab develops open-source simulation tools and maintains active industry partnerships in advanced materials.

• Nanoscale Transport Phenomena
• Fluid Mechanics
• High-Performance Computing
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