Who We Are

Ike is a Ph.D. student in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute. His research interests are broadly at the intersection of human-computer interaction, fairness in AI/data-driven systems, and ethics. He is currently working as a research assistant on the NSF funded project on Improving Everyday Ethics in Socio-technical Practice. Before joining the lab, he was a Research Associate at the Crisis Technologies Innovation Lab at Indiana University. He holds a master's degree from Ball State University and has worked as an ERP software developer for about four years.

Ritika is a Ph.D. student at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering. Her research interests are the intersection of human-computer interaction, law and ethics, and policy. Currently, she is working as a research assistant on the temporal analysis of dark patterns. She holds a master’s degree (Master of Laws) specializing in Intellectual Property (IP) from Franklin Pierce School of Law, University of New Hampshire. Prior to joining the lab, she worked with International Trademark Association, New York. She is a licensed attorney (India) and has worked as an IP consultant to the Indian Government for 2 years.

Nayah is a PhD Candidate at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indiana University. Her research navigates the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and human cognition, aiming to demystify the role of computational tools in augmenting human intelligence. With dual master's degrees in Learning and Cognitive Sciences and Artificial Intelligence, she combines academic rigor with practical insight to design AI technologies that enhance learning and productivity. Before joining the lab, Nayah applied her expertise in AI/ML Development and UI/UX Design across diverse projects, championing inclusivity and ethical AI integration. Her work seeks to balance technological advancement with human creativity, contributing to policies that ensure technology serves as an ally to human thinking and learning.

Kyung Jin Jeong is a Ph.D. student at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. Her research interests include human-computer interaction, design research, and ethics. She holds a master’s degree in Information Experience Design with Distinction from the Royal College of Art. Before joining the lab, she received an Honorary Mention at the Prix Ars Electronica and a nomination for the S+T+ARTS Prize. Her works were sponsored by the European ARTificial Intelligence Lab, the Ars Electronica Futurelab, and Japan Tobacco. Her artworks have been exhibited in multiple places, including London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Linz, Rome, Houston, Miami, and Los Angeles.

Sarah is a Ph.D. student at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering. With master’s degrees in Library Science and Higher Education and Student Affairs, Sarah has a strong interest in the intersection between technology and education. She is looking forward to exploring Learner Experience Design and User Experience Design in the coming years.

Jacqueline is a Ph.D. student at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. She holds an M.F.A in Communications Design at Pratt Institute. Her past research focuses on qualitative studies in accessibility, with experience conducting literature reviews and interview studies. She looks forward to exploring user experience research, dark patterns, and content moderation.