Pat Pataranutaporn

Dr. Pat Pataranutaporn is an Assistant Professor at the MIT Media Lab and Co-Director of the "Advancing Human-AI Interaction" (AHA) research program. His research focuses on human-computer interaction, bionic psychology, and biocybernetic interfaces, aiming to explore how personalized AI systems can enhance human cognition, including learning, decision-making, personal growth, and well-being. His interdisciplinary work combines biology with digital technologies to redefine the co-evolution of humans and machines. He collaborates with leading institutions such as NASA, IBM, Stanford University, Harvard University, and the University of California, Santa Barbara to push the boundaries of human-computer interaction.

• 2025–Present·MIT Media Lab·Assistant Professor
  • Researching human-computer interaction, bionic psychology, and biocybernetic interfaces, with a focus on enhancing human cognitive abilities through personalized AI systems.
• 2020–2025·MIT Media Lab·Research Fellow
  • Focused on the interaction of biological and digital systems, studying how technology can improve human well-being and cognition.

• 2018–2023·Massachusetts Institute of Technology·Ph.D.
  • Specialization in Bionic Psychology and Human-Computer Interaction.
• 2013–2018·Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)·Bachelor's Degree
  • Specialization in Computer Science and Engineering.