Eric P. S. Baumer

Eric P. S. Baumer is a scholar specializing in human-computer interaction, natural language processing, and algorithm research. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Information, University of Toronto. His research focuses on the sociocultural dynamics of human interactions with artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, particularly linguistic technologies. He has made significant contributions in areas such as political framing analysis, technology resistance, and privacy algorithms. His work combines computational techniques from natural language processing and machine learning with qualitative and interpretative approaches from the social sciences, developing tools for designing and understanding sociotechnical systems. Baumer has been awarded multiple NSF grants, including the prestigious NSF CAREER Award, highlighting his excellence in research and education.

• 2025–Present·Faculty of Information, University of Toronto·Associate Professor
  • Focus on the sociocultural dynamics of humans and natural language technologies.
• 2019–2025·Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Lehigh University·Associate Professor
  • Researched human-centered algorithm design methodologies and received an NSF CAREER Award.
• Postdoctoral Researcher | Cornell University

• 2007–2012·University of California, Irvine·Ph.D. in Information and Computer Sciences
  • Specialized in the design and study of sociotechnical systems.
• 2005–2007·University of California, Irvine·M.S. in Information and Computer Sciences
  • Research focus included human-computer interaction and natural language processing.
• 2001–2005·University of Central Florida·B.S. in Computer Science (Minor in Music)
  • Gained a solid foundation in computer science while exploring topics in music.