Matthew R. DeVerna

I am a computational social scientist exploring how artifical intelligence affects the way we think, act, and interact on digital platforms. In particular, my work focuses on how AI shapes how we access information and connect with others.

I recently earned a PhD in Informatics from Indiana University, where I work with Dr. Filippo Menczer at the Observatory on Social Media. In September 2025, I will join Stanford's Cyber Policy Center as a postdoctoral scholar, working with Dr. Jeffrey Hancock in the Social Media Lab. Previously, I earned an MA in Psychology from New York University, where I collaborated with Dr. Josh Tucker at the Center for Social Media and Politics and was advised by Dr. John Jost.