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Assistant Professor
Maastricht University, Work and Social Psychology department

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Hi there! I am happy you found your way here.

I am Nino Gugushvili, an Assistant Professor at Maastricht University, where I work in the Work and Social Psychology department within the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

My research explores the intersection of psychology, technology, and communication within the field of human-AI interaction (HAII). I focus on understanding how advancements in artificial intelligence, such as conversational agents (e.g., ChatGPT) and AI-enabled recommender systems (e.g., TikTok algorithms), influence both broader societal outcomes like the spread of misinformation and political polarization, and individual well-being in the digital realm. A key aspect of my work also involves mitigating AI-related risks while advancing its beneficial impacts. for example by examining how AI literacy can empower users to engage with these technologies responsibly.

Education

University of Maastricht & University of Tartu
(Double degree)
Netherlands & Estonia
PhD in Psychology
2018 - 2023

Tbilisi State University
Georgia
M.Sc.in Psychological Counseling
2012-2014

Tbilisi State University
Georgia
B.A in Psychology
2008-2012

Interests

  • Human-AI Interaction (HAII)
  • Conversational Agents (CAs)
  • Recommender systems
  • AI Literacy
  • Misleading Information
  • Polarization
  • Mental health
  • Individual differences