UNC Charlotte has a diverse group of faculty members with expertise in various areas of AI. Their research and teaching contributions help advance knowledge and promote innovation in artificial intelligence.
Education and Learning Systems
Wenhao Luo (Computer Science): Specializes in AI, particularly in computer science education.
Julio Bahamon (Computer Science): Focuses on AI in serious games, with implications for education and training.
Healthcare and Medicine
Minhaj Nur Alam (Electrical & Computer Engineering): Works on AI applications in healthcare and medicine, aiming to improve diagnostics and treatment.
Security and Ethical Implications
Chenglong Fu (Software & Information Systems): Concentrates on adversarial example detection, anomaly detection, and securing AI systems.
Gabriel Terejanu (Computer Science): Focuses on explainable AI and causal discovery, contributing to the ethical application of AI.
Cheryl Brown (Political Science and Public Administration): Researches algorithmic bias and the political and social implications of AI.
Damien P. Williams (Philosophy / School of Data Science): Investigates AI’s societal impact, particularly concerning data science and disability studies.
Infrastructure and Urban Planning
Stephanie Pilkington (Engineering Tech & Construction Mgmt): Applies AI in infrastructure development.
Srinivas Pulugurtha (Civil and Environmental Engineering): Uses AI techniques in GIS for urban planning and transportation systems.
Chengde Wu (School of Architecture): Integrates AI in architectural design and urban planning, focusing on environmental sustainability.
Computational Linguistics and Cognitive Science
Samira Shaikh (Computer Science): Specializes in computational linguistics, exploring human language processing through AI.
Energy Systems and Optimization
Nenad Sarunac (Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science): Applies AI in advanced energy systems and combustion optimization.
Computational Geography and Spatial Analysis
Wenwu Tang (Center for Applied Geographic Information Science / School of Data Science / Geography and Earth Sciences): Uses AI for computational geography and spatial analysis, understanding spatial patterns and processes.
