Dr. Sameer Hinduja

Biography

Sameer Hinduja is a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center of Harvard University and Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center. He is recognized internationally for his translational research on the risks and harms associated with emerging technologies, particularly concerning youth populations. Over the 2025–26 academic year, he is leading several projects aimed at understanding how young people adopt, use, and misuse emerging technologies, including conversational AI companions. Hinduja develops machine learning models to estimate individualized risk profiles for online harms and engages in research, writing, and speaking about regulatory approaches to youth online safety. He has published eight books and has been cited extensively across diverse fields including pediatrics, information technology, and psychology. With over 20 years of experience, he trains technologists, educators, mental health professionals, and parents to promote healthy technology use among youth. His work has been featured in prominent news outlets like CNN and NPR. Hinduja has also received several accolades for his contributions to research and policy relating to youth and technology, including the Global Anti-Bullying Hero Award from Auburn University. He has served as an expert witness in national and international cases and has been involved with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Task Force on Kids Online Health & Safety.

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