Student Affiliates
Swetha Suresh
- Industrial Enginerring
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Engineering
Major/Program: Industrial Enginerring
Email: sps6515@psu.edu
Research Interests: Streamline operational processes, predict and track inventory, develop optimization and slotting algorithms, labor management and efficient shift rationalization
Shreya Tarat
- Information Sciences and Technology
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Information Sciences and Technology
Email: sbt5432@psu.edu
Research Interests: Developing algorithms and models that promote fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems; providing clearer and interpretable clarifications for AI model predictions and decisions
Apoorv Thite
- Data Sciences (Applied Data Sciences)
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Data Sciences (Applied Data Sciences)
Email: aat5564@psu.edu
Research Interests: Exploring and developing ethical frameworks for AI systems, impact of AI on society, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI algorithms, and promoting responsible deployment to address real-world challenges while minimizing potential risks and biases
Tisya Vaidya
- Data Sciences (Computational Data Sciences)
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Engineering
Major/Program: Data Sciences (Computational Data Sciences)
Email: tmv5264@psu.edu
Research Interests: Data visualization, human-computer interaction, natural language processing tools
Neha Vengesanam
- Data Sciences (Applied Data Sciences)
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Data Sciences (Applied Data Sciences)
Email: nsv5054@psu.edu
Research Interests: Data Science, Big Data, Data Modeling and Visualization, Pattern recognition, Interface design, Human-centered computing, AI Fairness and Accountability
Ruyuan Wan
- Informatics
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Informatics
Email: rjw6289@psu.edu
Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Social Computing, focusing on communication dynamics in human-human and human-AI interactions, such as annotation disagreement in subjective data, logic fallacy detection in misinformation narratives, and user behavior analysis in social media.
Xinyu Wang
- Informatics and Social Data Analytics
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Informatics and Social Data Analytics
Email: xzw5184@psu.edu
Research Interests: Computational Social Science, Online Harm, Misinformation, Ethics of AI
Brody Wills
- Computer Science
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Engineering
Major/Program: Computer Science
Email: bpw5310@psu.edu
Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Development, IOT
Deja Workman
- Informatics
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Informatics
Email: dqw5409@psu.edu
Research Interests: Understanding antiblackness in the development of AI systems in software engineering.
Chuhao Wu
- Informatics
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Informatics
Email: cjw6297@psu.edu
Research Interests: The integration and implementation of innovative technologies within higher education environments, approached from a human-centered perspective. I explore how technologies, such as Generative AI, can be thoughtfully designed and governed to better support the diverse needs of students, faculty, and the broader university community.
Siyu Wu
- Information Sciences and Technology
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Information Sciences and Technology
Email: sfw5621@psu.edu
Research Interests: Cognition intelligent systems, human-computer interaction, computational modeling
He Zhang
- Informatics
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Informatics
Email: hpz5211@psu.edu
Research Interests: I am interested in affective computing, studying on human behavior, motivation, strategy, and cognitive patterns. I also have a strong interest in researching ethical and collaborative issues related to generative AI. Currently, my primary focus is on studying human behavior, emotions, human-centered design, and decision-making in virtual reality and smart home environments.
Wenbo Zhang
- Informatics
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Informatics
Email: wjz5120@psu.edu
Research Interests: I’m interested in topics related to natural language processing, AI for social impact, computational game theory, and speech processing. Research during my Ph.D. program focuses on using advanced natural language processing techniques to solve real-world problems which lead to profound social impact.
Yihao Zhou
- Informatics
- CSRAI Student Affiliate
College: College of Information Sciences and Technology
Major/Program: Informatics
Email: ypz5614@psu.edu
Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction, particularly in computer-mediated communication, affective computing, and VR. My research has focused on how people use digital tools to build and maintain relationships in virtual environments, as well as leveraging AI and VR technologies to design interactive systems that foster inclusive, engaging, and socially rewarding interactions.