Andrea Cuadra

Andrea Cuadra is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering and an expert in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Her work focuses on the intersection of interaction design, artificial intelligence, and inclusive design, with a particular emphasis on how marginalized groups are affected by technological design decisions. Cuadra started her career at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering and has continuously expanded her contributions across academia and industry. She has worked as a User Experience Researcher at Google, Sidewalk Labs, Yahoo, and Hopper, and advanced her studies and research at Stanford and Cornell Tech. Her research and teaching center on social justice, aiming to address real-world societal challenges through technology design.

• 2022-2024·Stanford University·Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Focused on Human-Computer Interaction research, including inclusive design for voice assistant technologies.
• 2008-2013·Google, Sidewalk Labs, Yahoo, Hopper·User Experience Researcher
  • Conducted user experience optimization for technologies such as search engines and browsers, exploring more inclusive design solutions.
• 2013-Present·Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering·Assistant Professor
  • Leads the Pl(ai) Lab, designing AI and AR technologies for older adults, and advancing research and practice in human-centered design.

• 2018-2022·Cornell Tech·Ph.D. in Information Science
  • Research focus: Inclusivity and social impact of technology design.
• 2013-2015·Stanford University·Master’s in Product Design
  • Focused on interaction design and user experience.
• 2009-2013·Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering·Bachelor’s in Engineering
  • Concentration: Interaction Design.