I am looking for PhD student(s) to start in Fall 2026.

What I am looking for

I would love to work with PhD students who are:

1. Excited about both people and technology Not just considering how systems are technically novel but also understanding how they impact the people who are using it/societal
2. Passionate about community and social impact Especially if you have meaningful and responsible engagement with communities, whether in a personal or research level
3. Experienced in resonant research methods (e.g., qualitative, systems design/development, computational/data) It is helpful if you have led a research project end-to-end and/or have relevant skills even from a non-research context

What I want to know about you

If you’re interested in working with me, please make sure to highlight:

1. Your background and experiences What experiences did you have with resonant research methods? How do these experiences shape how you consider your research and research questions? How did your experiences lead you to applying for a PhD?
2. Your motivation for doing a PhD What would like to get out of a PhD? What are the steps you are taking to prepare for such an undertaking? A PhD is a long and difficult journey, so I want to make sure you have a sense of what you’re getting yourself into!
3. Your research interests and how they align with mine What types of communities are you interested in working with? How do your proposed projects fit with the questions I pose around care and collectivity in the age of AI (see my website)?

How to apply

The new AI and Society Department at the University at Buffalo does not yet have a PhD program. Thus, in the meantime, prospective students have the option to apply to one of three programs at the University at Buffalo:

• Computer Science and Engineering (for students who do not have a masters degree)
• Computational and Data-Enabled Sciences (for students who already have a masters degree and want to take computational/quantitative courses)
• Information Science (for students who have a masters degree and want to take courses that include qualitative methods in information science)

Please review the program requirements and select the one that best fits your background and goals.

What it’s like to work with me

I am excited to work with you to put you in the best position to achieve your goals! I will provide you with the tools and support so that you can build your own capacity to identify, consider, and solve problems in research and beyond.

If you have additional questions