Directory

Cristiana Firullo is a PhD student in Information Science, with a primary research focus on examining the intricate interplay between social and policy dynamics within the realm of Digital Markets and Online Platforms. She is interested in online user behavior, particularly in the context of purchase decisions and privacy choices within the domains of e-commerce and social media. Through her research, Cristiana aims to shed light on whether digital environments allow for the discovery of decision-making processes with the ultimate goal of improving antitrust and consumer protection policies. Cristiana holds a BSc and MSc in Economics from Bocconi University (Milan, Italy) where she specialized in Industrial Organization and Behavioral Economics. Previously, Cristiana worked for Oxera Consulting LLP in Oxford (UK) where she was part of the Competition Economics center of excellence, advising digital clients in commercial disputes and antitrust cases in EU countries. Cristiana has also research experience at the Innocenzo Gasparini Institute for Economic Research (IGIER) at Bocconi University, where has worked on microeconomic models applied to digital platforms, and privacy-decision models applied to search engine markets.

Areas of Interest: Digital Markets & Online Platforms, Online User Behavior, Privacy, Competition Policy
 

Jenny Fu works in the Robots in Groups Lab. Her research focuses on designing and evaluating the impact of AI-mediated communication tools on people's emotional and social well-being. Prior to Cornell, she received her undergraduate degree in Cognitive Science from Brown University.

Areas of Interest: Psychology of Technology, Emotional Regulation, Well-being

Jadon Geathers is an Information Science Ph.D. student working in the Future of Learning Lab with Rene Kizilcec. His research focuses on creating educational technologies that streamline learning and teaching processes while fostering inclusive, engaging, and equitable learning environments. Prior to attending Cornell, Jadon received his bachelor's degree in mathematics and master's degree in computer science with an artificial intelligence specialization from Stanford University. 

Areas of Interest: Educational Technology, Educational Equity, Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence in Education, User-Centered Design

Tan Gemicioglu is a PhD student in Information Science advised by Dr. Tanzeem Choudhury and Dr. Cheng Zhang. Their research combines physiological sensing with passive health interventions to investigate how wearable technology can help make healthcare effortless. Prior to Cornell, Tan did their undergraduate in Computer Science at Georgia Tech, where they studied subtle interaction techniques for wearables and brain-computer interfaces.

Areas of Interest: Wearable Computing, Health Technology, Sensing, Haptics

Alexandra Gonzalez (she/her/hers) is pursuing her Ph.D. in the Information Science department at Cornell University. Her academic background includes a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems from Stockton University. Alexandra's research focuses on the intersectionality of cybersecurity, public policy, and children's online safety. Her previous research includes projects addressing critical issues such as sextortion, malware, and IOT device security. In addition to her academic pursuits, Alexandra brings practical experience as an Information Security Analyst and has also served as an Adjunct Professor.

Areas of Interest: Child eSafety, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Technology Policy, Digital Sociology