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Aayushi Dangol

PhD Candidate, University of Washington 

Aayushi Dangol is a child-centered AI researcher. She investigates both technical AI/ML questions and applied problems that consider how to responsibly deploy AI in ways that support human learning, development, and interaction. One aspect of her research focuses on the design, development and evaluation of AI-powered tools for children with speech and language difficulties. By focusing on how AI can bridge developmental and educational gaps, she strives to create ethical, human-centered solutions that empower children and their families.

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Natalia Kucirkova, Alexis Hiniker, Sho Tsuji, Robert Wolfe, Aayushi Dangol, Megumi Ishikawa / 13 October 2025

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A child presses on a smart speaker.

Quality Coordinator at a primary school in the Netherlands 

Ellis Stevelink

PhD Candidate at the Laboratory for the Psychology of Child Development and Education, Université Paris Cité

Mélanie Maximino-Pinheiro

Associate Professor, University of Amsterdam

Eddie Brummelman, photo by Sander Nieuwenhuys

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