Amanda Baughan

AI UX Researcher @ Maincode
Guest Faculty @ UW
Seattle, WA
Hi there! I’m a researcher with a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Washington, where I focused on human-computer interaction and social computing. My work sits at the intersection of design, psychology, and technology. Currently, I work as an AI UX Researcher at Maincode, and I periodically teach design ethics at the University of Washington Information School.
At Maincode, I translate cutting-edge AI research into products that fit seamlessly into real-world workflows. My focus is on advancing human-AI interaction methods and exploring how AI can reshape the way we work.
Previously, I studied how technology foregrounds or prevents connection online, and my work on this topic has been covered by the Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, and NPR. Before Maincode, I was a UX Researcher at Google Maps and AI2’s Semantic Scholar, where I improved human-AI interactions in research discovery. Outside of research, I’m usually surfing, hiking, or indulging in yet another rewatch of Twilight.