Benjamin Lira Luttges

Benjamin Lira Luttges

I am a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. I am working with Dr. Angela Duckworth, Dr. Lyle Ungar and Dr. Stefano Puntoni.

My research examines how human–AI systems can enhance long-term human capabilities, rather than just mo- mentary performance. I build state-of-the-art AI systems and then leverage psychological theory to understand the causal mechanisms that underlie why AI tools sometimes enhance and sometimes erode capabilities. I rely on practitioners and partner with organizations to evaluate them in the real world.

My work has been published in Science Advances and Nature Scientific Reports.

I recently defended my dissertation in Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Prior to my doctoral studies at Penn, I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Lima with a BA and a licensure in Psychology, and worked developing interventions, training, and outreach on Educational Neuroscience and Psychology.

Here is my Google Scholar Page, and my CV.

PhD Student

University of Pennsylvania