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AI Research in the College

Artificial Intelligence (AI) research is shaping the future across all disciplines. From healthcare innovations to advancements in natural language processing and data science, our researchers are driving transformative projects that address global challenges. Explore how our faculty AI research initiatives are creating solutions that impact industries, communities and the world.

AI research happening across the College

This is only a selection of the AI research happening across the College. 

Social and Community Impact

Enhancing diagnostics, culturally competent communication and specialized education, innovative technology is revolutionizing a variety of areas. Research prioritizes ethical practices, inclusivity and fair access to tech-driven advancements, with a strong emphasis on cultural, social and linguistic diversity.

Ling Bian.

Geography

Uses AI to predict how contagious diseases like COVID-19 and the flu spread, focusing on vulnerable communities to support public health planning and protect at-risk groups.

Lindsay Hahn.

Communication

Uses AI to detect violent behavior on social media and studies how AI-generated content influences teenagers' moral decision-making.

Melissa McCarron.

Romance Languages and Literatures

Working to develop Spanish-language AI app to help healthcare providers communicate more effectively with Spanish-speaking patients, enhancing cultural understanding and healthcare quality.

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Communication

Researches the impact of AI on misinformation, media bias and transparency in journalism, aiming to make news more reliable for the public.

Wei Sun.

Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Creating AI tools to improve hearing health by assisting audiologists in diagnosing and treating sound sensitivity and related conditions.

Environment and Conservation

AI can play a significant role in sustainable agriculture, biodiversity monitoring, climate science and pollution management. By predicting environmental impacts these advancements contribute to ecological health and the efficient management of resources.

Marc Böhlen.

Art

Uses satellite images and AI to map sustainable land use in Bali, documenting agroforestry practices to support eco-friendly agriculture.

Yingjie Hu.

Geography

Uses AI to predict and study the effects of natural disasters on communities with the goal of improving resilience, preparation and sustainable response strategies.

Trevor Krabbenhoft.

Biological Sciences

Combines AI and DNA sequencing to study the health impacts of environmental pollution and developing the Fish and Climate Change Database.

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Geology

Uses machine learning to enhance models that predict ice sheet melting and rising sea levels.

Kristin Poinar.

Geology

Develops AI models to study the flow of ice in Greenland and its impact on climate change.

Emily Reisman.

Environment and Sustainability

Examines how AI-driven automation affects organic farming, its environmental impact and farm labor.

John Ringland.

Mathematics

Utilizes computer vision to map roadside biodiversity in Thailand.

Luis Velarde.

Chemistry

Advances AI in recycling by using spectroscopy and machine learning to improve sorting of plastics and textiles for sustainable practices.

Ethics, Bias and Media Perception

AI-focused research addresses transparency, bias reduction, misinformation prevention and value alignment to foster trust in technology. This is especially critical in media and public communication, where trust and accuracy are paramount.

David Castillo.

Romance Languages and Literatures

Studies the role of AI in spreading disinformation, focusing on deepfakes and the polarization of content on social media.

Walter Hakala.

Asian Studies

Explores machines and human speech in Urdu literature, linking historical views to AI language processing ethics.

Timothy Hellwig.

Political Science

Studies how media affects political approval using multilingual AI language models.

Rachael Hinkle.

Political Science

Uses language analysis and AI to study how U.S. laws are formed and interpreted throughout the judicial system, advancing understanding of legal language and the judiciary’s role.

Cassandra Jacobs.

Linguistics

Investigates biases in human and AI language processing and explores how AI aligns with human language understanding.

Ryan Muldoon.

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Develops AI alignment models that embrace and respect diverse societal values in AI outputs.

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Communication

Researches how machines make decisions in automated journalism and the impact of hostile media bias, including public trust and transparency in AI.

Art Raney.

Communication

Analyzes how TV and film in the U.S., Canada, and Australia influence character strengths like social intelligence and hope.

 

Alex Reid.

Media Study

Examines the conceptual and ethical aspects of AI in media studies, focusing on nonhuman agency and posthumanism.

Scientific and Technological Advancements

Groundbreaking developments in quantum computing, physics and material science are driven by advanced tools, optimizing processes and enabling new technologies. AI research continues to underscore the transformative influence on fundamental sciences and solutions for societal and environmental challenges.

Andrés Buxó-Lugo.

Psychology

Uses AI to study how people produce and understand language, helping improve cognitive models of language processing.

Naoki Masuda.

Mathematics

Uses mathematical models and AI to better understand how networks stay resilient and to address public health challenges.

Salvatore Rappoccio.

Physics

Works on making AI decisions in particle physics clearer through relevance propagation techniques used in experiments at the Large Hadron Collider.

Adam Sikora.

Mathematics

Examines the conceptual and ethical aspects of AI in media studies, focusing on nonhuman agency and posthumanism.

Yotam Ophir Photo.

Physics

Applies AI to study quantum noise and photon behavior in quantum physics and also explores how AI can help sustainable plant growth.

Hao Zeng.

Physics

Examines AI-guided materials design and synthesis

Peihong Zhang.

Physics

Develops AI-based models to improve quantum computing materials and make material science calculations more efficient.

Wenjun Zheng.

Physics

Uses AI to study how proteins move and function to understand disease mechanisms and improve knowledge of protein behavior.

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