Kristina Lerman

Prior to joining Luddy, Kristina Lerman spent 27 years at the University of Southern California, most recently serving as a Senior Principal Scientist at USC Information Sciences Institute. Trained as a physicist, she uses AI, machine learning and network science to answer questions in computational social science. Her research explores how algorithms and platforms shape social behavior and human psychology, as well as access to information, attention and social support. Her work has been covered by the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. She is a fellow of the AAAI.