Harmanpreet Kaur

I'm an Assistant Professor in Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Minnesota. I am also affiliated with the GroupLens Research Lab, a group of HCI faculty and students in the department.

My research examines appropriate reliance on AI for knowledge work through a socio-technical lens. I study technical aspects of appropriate reliance, such as explainable AI, model interpretability, trustworthiness, and human-in-the-loop architectures. At the same time, my work follows the belief that for human-AI interaction to be appropriate, effective, and safe, technical development in AI must come in concert with an understanding of human-centric cognitive, social, and organizational phenomena. My lab conducts experiments to better understand how people use AI in practice; and designs and deploys new systems that support appropriate reliance.

I apply these research goals to knowledge work contexts including scientific search and sensemaking, exploratory data analysis, and workplace wellbeing — with a broader interest in supporting computational literacy and meaningful cognitive engagement among everyday AI users.

I received my Ph.D. in Information and Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Michigan, where I was co-advised by Cliff Lampe and Eric Gilbert.

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