Samir Chatterjee is one of the founders of Design-oriented research and we have been able to affiliate him with our faculty as a Visiting International Professor.

Speaker: Professor Samir Chatterjee (Fletcher Jones Chair of Technology Management and Design, Claremont Graduate University, USA)

Time: Thursday, September 18th, 2025, 14:00-16:00

Place: Leonardo-Campus 3, Room 022

Title: From Code to Consciousness: Designing Empathetic AI for Real Social Impact

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Abstract

This talk explores the frontier of empathetic AI, where algorithms become companions for social good. Drawing on design science research and the concept of "Artificial Consciousness," Prof. Chatterjee will discuss the opportunities and ethical challenges in shaping AI that embodies compassion. He will demonstrate Clare-AI, a digital companion developed to address the crisis of loneliness, arguing that empathetic design is essential for ensuring AI advances human flourishing and serves as a catalyst for real social impact.

Short CV

Dr. Samir Chatterjee is the Fletcher Jones Chair of Technology Management and Design at Claremont Graduate University. A leading scholar in Design Science Research, he authored the field's best-selling book and founded the international DESRIST conference. With over 170 publications and 20,000 citations, his work focuses on machine learning in healthcare and persuasive technology. He is the recipient of the distinguished lifetime achievement award for his contributions to Design Science Research.

We would be delighted to welcome a large number of participants. Given the high caliber of the seminar, applications from doctoral students and early-career researchers are particularly welcome.