Slava Polonski, Ph.D

Slava Polonski, Ph.D., is a prominent figure in the field of user experience (UX) research and artificial intelligence. He currently serves as a Senior UX Researcher at Google, specifically as the UX Research Lead for Google Flights.2

Professional Background

Dr. Polonski specializes in human-centered machine learning and network science.1 He is one of the Founding Fellows of Google's PAIR (People + AI Research) Guidebook, where he assists teams worldwide in developing inclusive AI products.1

Education and Academic Achievements

Polonski completed his DPhil (Ph.D.) at the Oxford Internet Institute, focusing on young people's social media behaviors in a multi-platform context.1 His academic journey also includes:

• MSc in the Social Sciences of the Internet with Distinction from Oxford
• GSAS Visiting Fellow at Harvard University
• BSc in Management from the London School of Economics (LSE)1

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Polonski has received numerous accolades for his work:

• Featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for his work on the personalization of democracy
• Selected as one of Germany's Top 30 Innovators and Influencers under 30 by Forbes Germany
• Named one of 100 Visionary Leaders Under 30 alongside Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai1

Professional Engagements

Polonski is actively involved in various professional activities:

• Member of the World Economic Forum, participating in multiple conferences as a Global Shaper and Expert Network member
• Speaker at the European Parliament on topics related to millennials, machine learning, and AI
• Frequent speaker at international conferences across the globe1

Research and Media Presence

His research and commentary have been featured in prominent media outlets, including The Independent, Forbes, Newsweek, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.1 Dr. Polonski's expertise spans areas such as UX research, network science, social network analysis, online communities, user behavior, and artificial intelligence.1