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Research in the Dolatshahi lab combines multiplex experimental measurements with computational methods (including statistical machine learning, network inference, information theory, signal processing and kinetic-dynamic modeling) to solve problems in the context of cancer, infectious…
Prior to joining UVA as an Associate Professor in 2012, Dr. Dong was an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Wright State University. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering from UCLA in 2003. After completing his doctorate, he spent three years as a post-doctoral researcher at the George Washington University.
Assistant Professor, Systems and Information EngineeringAssistant Professor, Computer Science
Currently Recruiting
Afsaneh Doryab's research is at the intersection of ubiquitous computing, AI, HCI, and health. She works on computational modeling of human behavior (incl. Activity Recognition) from data streams collected via mobile, wearable, and embedded sensors.
Assistant Professor, Systems and Information Engineering
Currently Recruiting
Hongru Du's research integrates systems engineering, artificial intelligence, and public health to develop AI-driven and computational frameworks that support data-informed health decision-making. He focuses on modeling human–disease interactions and improving the resilience and efficiency of health systems.
Senior Lecturer, First Year Engineering CenterCourtesy Appointment in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Nicole Dufalla is a Senior Lecturer in the First Year Engineering Center with a joint appointment in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Ph.D. in Science, Technology, and Society from Virginia Tech. Research areas include: History of Eugenics, Regenerative and Genetic Medicine, Transhumanism, Cyborgs, and Future Imaginaries. Scholarly Fields include: Philosophy of Technology, Medical Humanities, Media Studies, Disability Studies.
Sebastian Elbaum is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Virginia. His research aims to build dependable systems through domain-specific analysis techniques. He is an ACM Fellow and an IEEE Fellow. I am a founding member of the LESS Lab.
