Category: CS Research Seminar Series

Using Everyday Routines as a Resource for Understanding Behaviors and Making Recommendations

  Using Everyday Routines as a Resource for Understanding Behaviors and Making Recommendations Guest Speaker: Dr. Anind K. Dey, Professor and Dean of the Information School at the University of Washington. Moderated by Dr. Reza Rawassizadeh, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Boston University Metropolitan College Monday, April 15 at 2:30pm EST Abstract: We live in a […]

Empowering Engagement: Data-Driven Strategies in Digital Health and Wellbeing

  Empowering Engagement: Data-Driven Strategies in Digital Health and Wellbeing Guest Speaker: Dr. Uichin Lee, Professor in the School of Computing, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Moderated by Dr. Reza Rawassizadeh, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Boston University Metropolitan College Friday, March 1 at 10:00 AM EST Abstract: The use of mobile, wearable, […]

Computational Behavior Modeling for Personalized Health

Computational Behavior Modeling for Personalized Health Guest Speaker: Dr. Afsaneh Doryab, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Systems Engineering at the University of Virginia Moderated by Dr. Reza Rawassizadeh, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Boston University Metropolitan College Friday, February 2 at 10:00 AM EST Abstract: Humans interact extensively with a wide range of computing devices, […]

Machine Learning and the Data Center: A Dangerous Dead End

  Guest Speaker: Dr. Nicholas D. Lane, Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Technology at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow at St. John’s College. Moderated by Dr. Reza Rawassizadeh, Associate Professor of Computer Science. October 23rd, 2023 Abstract: The vast majority of machine learning (ML) occurs today in a data center. But […]

Foresight: A Game-Theory Hybrid Algorithm with Reinforcement-Learning for Predictive Analytics

Guest Speaker: Dr. Shahram Rahimi, Gloria & Douglas Marchant Endowed Chair, Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Mississippi State University Moderated by Dr. Reza Rawassizadeh, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Boston University Metropolitan College September 29, 2023 Abstract:  An innovative and forward-looking hybrid predictive analytics algorithm will be presented. […]

Multimodal Machine Learning and Human Centered Computing for Health and Wellbeing

 Guest Speaker: Dr. Akane Sano, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University Moderated by Dr. Reza Rawassizadeh, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Boston University Metropolitan College April 21, 2023 Abstract: What if we can design data driven + human centered personalized feedback loop systems for patients, clinical stakeholders, and healthy people for […]

Data-Efficient Deep Learning using Physics-Informed Neural Networks

Data-Efficient Deep Learning using Physics-Informed Neural Networks Guest Speaker: Dr. Maziar Raissi, Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics, University of Colorado Boulder Moderated by Dr. Reza Rawassizadeh, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Boston University Metropolitan College Mar 24, 2023 Abstract: A grand challenge with great opportunities is to develop a coherent framework that enables blending conservation […]