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Farnaz Jahanbakhsh is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the University of Michigan, specializing in social computing systems designed to promote pro-social outcomes. Her research focuses on the design of systems that empower users through increased autonomy and the democratization of power, challenging centralized authority. Her work includes exploring the democratization of content moderation to combat online misinformation and to build algorithms that reflect pluralistic values in information feeds. Jahanbakhsh's interests also extend to applications in education, collaboration, social justice, and the gig economy. She has engaged in a variety of projects aimed at enhancing user interaction with content on social platforms, advocating for user agency in content curation and moderation, and addressing the complexities of misinformation in digital spaces.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaching and conducting research in social computing systems.
Stanford HAI • Stanford, CA
Conducting advanced research focused on social computing and misinformation.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science