Alexander Thayer

Alexander Thayer is an accomplished researcher and educator with extensive experience in user experience and human-computer interaction. Positions include Research Lead at Google and Meta, where leadership involves overseeing international teams focused on AI and user experience. Other roles encompass Senior HCI Research Scientist at Intel, Head of Research at Amazon, and various academic appointments at the University of Washington and UC Berkeley. Alexander holds a PhD in HCI from the University of Washington and has co-founded PURE Research. Educational credentials include multiple degrees in engineering from the University of Washington and advanced leadership training from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.