Research
Areas of Interest: Human-Computer/AI Interaction (HCI/HAI), Cognitive Science, AI, Inclusive Design, Software Engineering (SE)
My research investigates the socio-technical and cognitive aspects of human-AI collaboration in software development. I conduct empirical studies to understand how developers engage with AI, design human-centered tools and interfaces to enhance user experience in AI-assisted software engineering (SE), and evaluate these interventions through formative and summative studies. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, I draw from software engineering, design and visualization, AI, cognitive science, and human-computer interaction to make AI-assisted SE more human-centered. I also focus on empowering developer teams by creating tools to enhance productivity, reduce cognitive load & technostress, and foster inclusive user experiences (UX) in AI-driven workflows.
My current projects include:
- Trust and Alignment in Human-AI Interaction
- AI Governance for SE
- Cognitive Impacts of AI in SE
- Human-AI Teaming in Software Development
- Inclusive UX: Cognitive & Socio-economic aware HCI
If you are interested in research along these lines, send me an email at choudhru[at]oregonstate[dot]edu