Hello, I’m Kartik
I’m a social scientist studying how artificial intelligence reshapes human judgment, collaboration, and decision-making in organizations and public systems. More broadly, I am interested in how groups and teams can become more inclusive — and the role that modern technology plays in either including or excluding often marginalized groups.
Currently, I work as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire. I also provide pro-bono consulting on policy and research at IIDM. I completed my Ph.D. at Brandeis University under the supervision of Prof. Jody Hoffer Gittell, and prior to that was a researcher at the University of Massachusetts Boston, focusing on disability employment policy.
Research
My work spans two streams: (1) Teaming & Human–AI Research and (2) Disability & Policy Research. Across both, I use experimental, survey, and computational methods to inform the design and governance of equitable, human-centered decision-making.
Teaming & Human–AI Research
This stream examines how people interact with, evaluate, and collaborate with algorithmic systems in high-stakes organizational contexts — particularly hiring and personnel evaluation. I study when and why individuals rely on algorithmic advice, how AI use shapes perceptions of effort and competence, and how transparency, explanation, and autonomy influence trust and agency in human–AI teams.
Key themes
- Algorithmic advice utilization (appreciation vs. aversion)
- Effort and competence attribution in AI-assisted work
- Trust calibration, transparency, and explanation
- Recruiter agency and human–AI teaming dynamics
- Cultural variation in AI evaluation and adoption
Journal Articles
- Technology-driven interventions in personnel selection: A case study on building effective research-practice bridges (2025)
- Personnel Review — DOI
Working Papers
- Algorithmic Advice in HR Screening: Evidence of Algorithm Appreciation Over Aversion for Candidates with Disabilities
- The AI Stigma: Attributional Consequences of Large Language Model Use in Collaborative Contexts
Under Review
- Cultural Work Ethics and AI Adoption: How ChatGPT Use Shapes Performance Evaluations Through Effort and Competence Perceptions Across Four Countries
Disability & Policy Research
This stream focuses on disability inclusion, housing stability, and social welfare policy — with particular attention to how institutional and technological systems shape material conditions and life outcomes for people with disabilities.
Key themes
- Disability, housing quality, and health outcomes
- Long-term services and supports (LTSS) and housing stability
- Inclusive employment and workplace accommodations
- Public policy design for equity and access
- Technology’s role in reinforcing or mitigating structural inequality
Journal Articles
- Housing stability for households with LTSS needs in America: Contrasting pre-pandemic housing data from 2017 with data from 2021 (2025)
- Disability and Health Journal — DOI
- Severe housing and neighborhood inequities of households with disabled members and households in need of long-term services and supports (2022)
- Housing and Society — DOI
Under Review
- Federal rental housing assistance mitigates some housing-related disparities for households that include a person with a disability: Evidence from the 2023 American Housing Survey
Reports
- Mobility Device User Survey: A Brief Summary Report (2024)
- Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
Tools & Applied Research
- Qually — Open-source application to audit large language models for biases related to public policy questions. GitHub
- CHC Matching App — RShiny application for statistical matching (propensity score, Mahalanobis, optimal matching) with balance diagnostics and correlation tools. GitHub
Affiliations
- Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire — Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Racial Justice × Technology Policy Center, Brandeis University — Expert Technical Advisor / Research Affiliate
- Indian Institute of Development Management (IIDM) — Pro-Bono Research Consultant
Beyond Work
When I’m not working, you’ll find me reading (usually non-fiction, occasionally science fiction), hiking local trails, or experimenting in the kitchen. I’m also waiting for enough space to install a wood-turning lathe and pursue it more seriously.
Let’s Connect
I’m always happy to connect with people working on interesting problems. Reach out via the contact form or find me here:
- Twitter/X: @kartiktrivedi
- LinkedIn: Kartik Trivedi
- GitHub: kartik0trivedi
Last updated: March 2026