Nikola Banovic

Dr. Nikola Banovic is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His research focuses on the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly in Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) and Responsible Artificial Intelligence (Responsible AI). He is dedicated to developing and evaluating AI explanation mechanisms to enhance end-users’ understanding of AI, helping them recognize and address untrustworthy AI systems. His work spans human behavior modeling, optimizing interaction experiences, and utilizing computational models to understand complex human behaviors. He is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award and has received several Best Paper Awards and Honorable Mentions at top-tier HCI conferences. Dr. Banovic earned his Ph.D. from the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University and holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Toronto. His research significantly advances both the theoretical and practical developments in the field of Human-Computer Interaction.

• 2018–Present·University of Michigan·Associate Professor
  • Serving in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, focusing on research in Explainable AI, Responsible AI, and Human Behavior Modeling.
• Previous | Human-Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie Mellon University | Researcher
  • Conducted research in human behavior modeling and interaction system design.

• 2010–2016·Carnegie Mellon University·Ph.D.
  • Specialized in research on Human-Computer Interaction.
• 2005–2010·University of Toronto·B.Sc. and M.Sc.
  • Majored in Computer Science.