Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence: Bridging Technology, Society, and Real-World Impact at Atlantis University

Atlantis University is pleased to welcome Nino Migineishvili, Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington, as a guest speaker for our Master in Artificial Intelligence program. Nino will lead an in-depth discussion based on her research article, “Wildfire and Forest Management: Opportunities for HCI Research,” offering students a compelling example of how artificial intelligence and human-centered design intersect in high-impact, real-world contexts.

Advised by renowned researchers Katharina Reinecke and René Just, Nino’s work examines the societal implications of technology, with a particular focus on evaluating AI-related trade-offs, strengthening statistical practices in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and exploring the relationship between research and public policy. Her academic perspective is further enriched by professional experience at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the California Policy Lab, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations with the ASILI Lab, the eScience Institute, the Outdoor Recreation & Data Lab, and the U.S. Forest Service.

Through projects spanning homelessness prevention, neuroimaging data analysis, and geospatial technologies for environmental decision-making, Nino’s research illustrates the critical role AI plays beyond algorithms—shaping policies, influencing communities, and informing decisions with far-reaching consequences. Her work on wildfire and forest management, in particular, highlights challenges such as data fragmentation, model bias, and the need for more inclusive, human-centered technological systems.

This session invites students to critically examine how AI systems are designed, deployed, and interpreted in complex environments, reinforcing core competencies of the Master in Artificial Intelligence program: ethical AI, explainability, interdisciplinary thinking, and real-world applicability. Attendees are encouraged to actively participate and engage in a conversation that underscores the power—and responsibility—of human-centered AI in addressing today’s most pressing societal challenges.

• Date:        Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
• Time:        7:00 PM Eastern time.
• Contact:    Professor Rodolfo Capdevilla (rodolfo.capdevilla@atlantisuniversity.edu), Faculty lead, Master Program in AI, Atlantis University.

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