J-D Zamfirescu-Pereira
· ProfessorUniversity of California, Los Angeles · Computer Science
Active 2019–2024
About
J.D. Zamfirescu-Pereira is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at UCLA Samueli School of Engineering. His research focuses on joint human and AI systems, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and human interaction. His notable work includes investigating large language models (LLMs), AI-assisted program design, and evaluation of LLM outputs aligned with human preferences. Zamfirescu-Pereira has contributed to understanding how non-experts interact with AI systems, particularly in prompt design and deployment safeguards for LLM-based systems. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, expected in 2025, and earned a Master of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering as well as a B.S. in Computer Science from MIT in 2006. His research has been recognized with awards such as the Google PhD Fellowship in August 2024. Zamfirescu-Pereira has also been involved in presenting invited talks and panels on AI deployment and evaluation, emphasizing the importance of human-centered AI system design.
Awards & honors
- Google PhD Fellowship (August 2024)
- Best Paper Honorable Mention Award
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