Steve Whittaker

Steve Whittaker is a Distinguished Professor in the Computational Media Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and an internationally renowned scholar in the field of Human-Computer Interaction. His research spans a wide range of interests, focusing mainly on Personal Information Management (PIM), Computer-Mediated Communication, Social Media, and Conversational Systems. Professor Whittaker has made groundbreaking contributions in areas such as email overload, instant messaging, video conferencing, and digital memory and reflection. His academic work has been cited over 25,000 times and has had a significant impact. Recently, his research also delves into cutting-edge topics like AI transparency, affective computing, and the impact of technology on mental health, which continue to drive advancements in Human-Computer Interaction.

• Present·University of California, Santa Cruz·Distinguished Professor
  • Serves as a professor in the Computational Media Department, conducting research and teaching in areas such as Human-Computer Interaction, Personal Information Management, and Social Media.

• University of Cambridge