Michael Muller
michael.muller.hci@proton.me
michael.muller.hci@proton.me
Introduction
Independent Researcher in Human-Centered AI (HCAI), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Critical Computing, at the intersections of social sciences, computer sciences, design, and social justice.
Proven record for innovations in data, methods, and theories, with impact on products and policies.
Extensive publications in HCAI, HCI, Computer-Supported Cooperative Work, and Participatory Design.
Leadership in professional communities.Â
Strong record of caring support for students and other early career scholars.
Previous institutions: IBM Research (1999-2025), Microsoft(1997-1998), U S WEST Advanced Technologies (1991-1997), Bellcore (1984-1991), IBM (1983-1984).
Background
Degrees: PhD Cognitive Psychology (Rutgers University, 1983), MS Psychology (Rutgers University, 1978), AB (BA) Psychology (Columbia University, 1972)
References: Available upon request.
Skills
Research design, including participatory design
Qualitative analysis, Quantitative analysis, Mixed-methods analysis
Exploratory analysis
Interactive and multi-agent AI design and prompt engineering
Design fictions / Speculative design
Peer leadership
Co-founder and past co-chair of ACM SIGCHI CHI conference review subcommittee on Critical and Sustainable Computing and Social Justice.
Technical Program Chair for Participatory Design Conference, GROUP conference, multiple Human Computer Interaction Consortium conferences.
Subcommittee Program Chair for ACM SIGCHI conferences on CHI, DIS, ECSCW, HttF.
Co-chair, ACM SIGCHI CARES committee.
Co-proposer and co-lead on workshops and tutorials in HCAI, HCI, Human Centered Data Science, Design, Design Fictions, Computer Supported Cooperative Work.
Service (see full CV for details)
ACM SIGCHI: SIGCHI CARES Committee (co-chair), SIGCHI Research Ethics Committee (member)
Other organizations: Fempower.tech, AccessSIGCHI
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