Dr. Chenhao Tan

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Biography

Chenhao Tan is a professor at the Chicago Human+AI Lab (CHAI), focusing on the intersections of human-centered artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and computational social science. He is passionate about exploring the ethical and societal implications of AI, particularly in enhancing democratic governance and healthcare decisions. Tan's recent work includes various initiatives aimed at applying AI in political decision-making processes, as well as scholarship examining the generalization effectiveness in AI models. His contributions to the field are evidenced by numerous publications, including groundbreaking papers accepted at prestigious conferences like COLM 2025. He actively engages the academic community through symposiums, lectures, and collaborative research projects. With a keen interest in mentoring the next generation of scholars, he is currently looking for motivated postdoctoral researchers and graduate students to advance human-centered AI research. Tan's expertise extends across various domains within AI, ensuring a rigorous approach to understanding and improving the implications of AI technology in contemporary society.

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