Education
Master of Information Science, Shahid Beheshti University
Bachelor of Computer Engineering-Software, Tehran Azad University
Background
Samaneh Borji is a Ph.D. student in Information Science at the University of South
Carolina, with experience in research, teaching and technology integration. She has
been involved in various research projects, including social media data analysis and
AI applications, particularly focusing on user experience studies. At the AI and AGI
Lab, she has contributed to projects to explore human-computer interaction.
Borji also has a background in programming and data visualization, which she has applied
to her research. She is passionate about improving information literacy and studying
how misinformation spreads on social media.
Research Interests
AI and user behavior; human-computer interaction; social media data analysis; misinformation and information disorder
Scholarships
Code4Lib Conference Scholarship (2024)
Received a scholarship to attend the Code4Lib Conference at the University of Michigan,
an event focused on coding, programming, and library technology. This recognition
highlights contributions in library and information science, while also providing
an opportunity to enhance programming skills through participation in technical workshops
and sessions.
Awards
Purdue University Research Award (2024-2026)
Awarded a $3,500 research grant from Purdue University for a project focused on PhD
students' perceptions of ChatGPT-generated content. This prestigious award supports
research at the intersection of AI and education, particularly in the role of generative
AI in academic settings.