Behavioral scientist interested in organizational behavior, cultural evolution, and human-AI interaction.

I hold a PhD from the University of Lausanne, am a Fellow for Behavioral Science, AI, & Data at the UN Secretary-General’s Office, and affiliated with the Muthukrishna Lab at the London School of Economics & Pace Lab at HEC Lausanne.

Previously: Technology, AI, Society & Culture Group at Google Research | Behavioral Design at Fehr Advice & Partners in Zurich

Upcoming Talks:

• Invited Talk: Vlaams Institute for Biotechnology (VIB Research Center). Ghent. 17th November 2025.

• Invited Talk: HSG Institute for Behavioral Science and Technology. Sankt Gallen 25th November 2025.

• Invited Talk: WZB Social Science Center. Group for Migration and Diversity. Berlin: 21st January 2026

• Conference Paper Presentation: Schimmelpfennig, R., Diaz, M., Prabhakaran, V., Davani, A. No Evidence that Manipulating AI Anthropomorphism Changes Users’ Trust in or Engagement with AI Systems. SPSP Annual Convention. Chicago, Feb 26-28, 2026