I am an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at Appalachian State University (ASU). Before joining ASU, I was a Postdoctoral Scholar at Data Mining and Machine Learning Lab at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), where I investigated and developed different Artificial Intelligence (AI) models for prediction and recognision of ophthalmic diseases. I received my Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in 2020.

My research interests include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Robotics, Transfer Learning (TL), Domain Adaptation (DA), and Bioinformatics. 

I am committed to education and fostering discussions within my field. I actively engage with other experts to stay informed on hot topics in the academia and industry to learn about different subjects. I am also passionate about implementing and developing methods and algorithms in my research field. My dedication to my work and my commitment to education have allowed me to contribute to cutting-edge research and advance the field of AI/ML. I am proud to be a part of a community of experts who strive to improve the lives of others through technology and innovation. I enjoy exploring how generative AI technologies transform diverse industries. I am always eager to explore new opportunities to push the boundaries of what's possible in AI. Please do not hesitate to contact me.

Recent News

Nov 2024 - The proposal titled "Revolutionizing Autism Care with AI-Driven Humanoid Robots to Enhance Pediatric Patient Communication" is funded by University Research Council Grants

Nov 2024 - Application was awarded funding from the SAFE Fund (The Billy and Del Hunt Helton Faculty Excellence Fund for the College of Arts and Sciences) for establishing a Robotics Lab and Introduction to Robotics course

Nov 2024 - Application was selected to participate in the PREParation for Appalachian Research Experiences (PREPARE) 2025 

Nov 2024 - Application was awarded as one of Appalachian's two applicants for the external ORAU Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Grants 2025

Nov 2024 - "Introduction to Robotics" talk for stem students 

Nov 2024 - Application was approved for the 2025 Summer Stipend for Writing A Grant (SWAG) Program

Oct 2024 - Application was accepted for the Accelerating Entrepreneurship Capacity program by the Office of Research & Innovation 

Aug 2024 - Joined the Appalachian State University as a Tenure-track Assistant Professor