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Malte Jung is an Associate Professor in Information Science at Cornell University, where he also directs the Interplay Research Studio. His research focuses on the emotional and relational dimensions of human-AI and human-robot interactions. Jung investigates how robots are integrated into daily life and how they can impact relationships and values in various environments. His work emphasizes a blend of art and research, leveraging studio practice within information science and robotics. He has developed new methodologies for studying interactions in real-world contexts, and collaborates across engineering, design, and social sciences. Jung holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Psychology from Stanford University and a diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Munich. Prior to joining Cornell, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Work, Technology, and Organization at Stanford. His research has been recognized with multiple awards in paper competitions across several conferences and has received the NSF CAREER Award.
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