Danniell Hu | Computer Science PhD Student @ UMich

Hi! My name is Danniell, but I usually go by Danni.

I’m a second year PhD student in Computer Science at the University of Michigan, where I have the pleasure of working with Professor Elizabeth Bondi-Kelly in the Realize Lab and Professor Westley Weimer in the Weimer Research Group.

My research is in AI for Social Impact (AISI). I study how we can design human-centered AI systems to address pressing societal challenges. My work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, software engineering, and psychology, with a focus on participatory-driven approaches. I'm particularly interested in medical contexts such as women's reproductive health.

Previously, I was an R&D Embedded Software Engineer at Stryker, where I developed PCBs for hospital bed ecosystems and medical monitoring technologies. I primarily worked in the medical division.

Outside of research, I enjoy making music—both by playing violin in the University of Michigan’s Campus Symphony Orchestra and composing in FL Studio. I also love crocheting, cooking, and playing video games.


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