Michal Lewkowicz
About Michal Lewkowicz
Michal Lewkowicz is an undergraduate researcher at the Yale Social Robotics Lab, where he focuses on developing adaptive robots for educational settings. He has a background in computer science and applied mathematics from Yale University and has previously worked on projects involving computer vision and machine learning.
Work at Yale University
Michal Lewkowicz has been employed as an Undergraduate Researcher at the Yale Social Robotics Lab since 2019. In this role, Lewkowicz engages in research focused on the intersection of robotics and education. Prior to this position, Lewkowicz worked at the LILY Lab (Language, Information, and Learning at Yale) for seven months in 2021, contributing to projects that explore language and learning through technology.
Education and Expertise
Lewkowicz studied Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at Yale University, where he is expected to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in 2024. He also participated in the Science Honors Program at Columbia University from 2018 to 2019. Earlier education includes a high school diploma from Hicksville High School and training in Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods at the DOSHI STEM Institute from 2015 to 2016.
Research Experience
During his time at Stony Brook University, Lewkowicz served as a Simons Summer Research Program Fellow from 2018 to 2019. In this capacity, he utilized computer vision and machine learning techniques to adapt a Jibo robot for human-robot team settings, focusing on the robot's ability to recognize nods, gaze, and verbal backchannels. This experience contributed to his expertise in robotics and human interaction.
Internship Experience
In 2020, Lewkowicz worked as a Technology Intern at Concepts for Adaptive Learning in New Haven, Connecticut. His responsibilities included investigating the impact of verbal support from robots on psychological safety and inclusion within human teams. This internship allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in a practical setting, furthering his understanding of the role of technology in education.