behavioral scientist interested in organizational psychology, cultural evolution, and human-ai interaction.
Currently
SNF Postdoc with the Max Planck Institute’s Center for Humans and Machines | Fellow for Behavioral Science, AI, & Data at the UN Secretary-General’s Office | Affiliated with the Muthukrishna Lab at the London School of Economics & the Pace Lab at HEC Lausanne.
Previously
Technology, AI, Society & Culture Group at Google Research |
Behavioral Designer and Consultant at Fehr Advice & Partners in Zurich
Talks
Invited Talk: Vlaams Institute for Biotechnology (VIB Research Center). Ghent. 17th November 2025.
Invited Talk: HSG Institute for Behavioral Science and Technology. Sankt Gallen 25th November 2025.
Invited Talk: WZB Social Science Center. Group for Migration and Diversity. Berlin: 21st January 2026
Conference Paper Presentation: Schimmelpfennig, R., Diaz, M., Prabhakaran, V., Davani, A. No Evidence that Manipulating AI Anthropomorphism Changes Users’ Trust in or Engagement with AI Systems. SPSP Annual Convention. Chicago, Feb 26-28, 2026
Invited Talk: DGPs Congress 2026, Luxembourg, Sept. 7-10th, 2026