Dr. Tatiana Ringenberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology at Â鶹¾«Æ·. Previously, she was a postdoctoral fellow at Indiana University through the Computing Innovations fellowship.

Dr. Ringenberg’s research lies at the intersection of social computing, human factors in cybercrime, and online safety. Her work examines the dynamics of digital interactions and their consequences for users. Her overall goal is to increase awareness and resilience against manipulation and exploitation online. Over the years, she has authored multiple research papers exploring exploitation tactics in digital environments, especially within the context of online child safety and online grooming risk. 

Her current research interests focus on online vigilantism, social engineering, and online financial fraud.

Currently Seeking Students 

Dr. Ringenberg is accepting applications for PhD and MS students interested in social computing and online safety. Prospective students should have experience or interest in mixed methods, qualitative methods, co-design, or applying natural language processing techniques to address challenges in these domains. If you are interested in working with Dr. Ringenberg, please contact her at tringenb@purdue.edu with your CV and a brief statement outlining your research goals and areas of interest.