June Zhao, PhD

Dr Jun Zhao is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Computer Science at Oxford University. Her research focuses on investigating the impact of AI-based systems on our everyday lives, with a particular emphasis on families and young children. She takes a human-centered approach, focusing on understanding real users’ needs in order to design technologies with tangible, real-world impact.

She is currently leading the Oxford Child-Centered AI Design Lab and the Oxford Martin School EWADA project. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed publications and received multiple best paper awards. She frequently speaks about AI for children and families. She was part of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI and Ethics global initiative 2019-20 to promote diversity and equality in this critical research area.