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Nikola Banovic is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and serves as the Associate Director of the Michigan Institute for Data & AI for Society. His research primarily focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), with a broad emphasis on Human-AI Interaction, Explainable AI, and Responsible AI. He specializes in the design and evaluation of AI explanation mechanisms aimed at improving AI literacy among end-users lacking computer science backgrounds. His work has been recognized with the NSF CAREER award and has received several honorable mentions at premier HCI conferences. Banovic holds a Ph.D. from the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, where he also earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees. He is committed to helping end-users critically reflect on the strengths and limitations of AI-based systems and to making informed decisions regarding computational technology use. In addition to his research, Banovic teaches courses that cover HCI principles and user interface development, engaging students in hands-on applications of modern research methods in the field.
Michigan Institute for Data & AI for Society • Ann Arbor, MI
Oversees initiatives and research related to data and artificial intelligence for societal benefits.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science