Yaman Yu

Yaman Yu is a Ph.D. candidate in Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, specializing in research on usable privacy and security, human-computer interaction, and accessible design. Her work explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and privacy, with a particular focus on AI safety issues for adolescents. Yu has published significant papers at multiple international conferences, examining the risks of generative AI and its impacts on youth and society. She is also dedicated to improving the technology usage experience for individuals with disabilities through accessible design. As a part of Mercari, Inc., Yu actively contributes to technology development and research.

• 2021 – Present·Mercari, Inc.·Researcher
  • Focused on technology development and research in the fields of human-computer interaction and privacy security.

• September 2021 – May 2026·University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign·Ph.D. (Information Sciences)
  • Research areas include usable privacy and security, human-computer interaction, and accessible design.