Kevin Bryson

(he/him)

Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Artificial intelligence  
  • Data science  
  • Human–computer interaction  
  • Security and privacy 
  • PhD in Computer Science, University of Chicago 
  • MS in Computer Science, University of Chicago 
  • BS in Computer Science, Morehouse College 

Kevin Bryson is a postdoctoral researcher in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University, based in Boston.

Bryson’s work explores how people understand risk when interacting with complex algorithmic systems. He is particularly focused on how the design of large algorithmic platforms like social media and AI chatbots influence the risks that their users assume. Because so many people learn, connect, and spend meaningful time on algorithmic platforms, Bryson believes in the importance of learning how these systems affect safety and well-being. His current research measures how platform design drives users towards risky or harmful behavior, and he seeks to position his work adjacent to public policy.

Before joining Khoury College in 2026, Bryson investigated people's interactions with complex algorithmic systems as a PhD student at the University of Chicago. One of his favorite projects during that time was a data journalism fellowship where he collaborated with Chicago publications to develop novel methods to uncover obfuscated networks of property ownership across Illinois. He has received a Best Paper award at CHI 2024 for his paper “JupyterLab in Retrograde.”

In his free time, Bryson enjoys biking, baking, film photography, and playing Magic: The Gathering.