Interdisciplinary community of postdoctoral scholars join Lucy Family Institute to advance data science and AI translational research

The Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society has launched an interdisciplinary postdoctoral community for Fall 2024. 

Representing distinctive disciplines including Computer Science and Engineering, Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Anthropology, and Health Economics, postdoctoral scholars work closely with faculty from across campus to address societal issues at the interface of data science and artificial intelligence (AI). They also play an integral role in developing the Lucy Family Institute’s programming and in contributing to research within the Institute’s centers and labs. 

Lucy Family Institute postdoctoral researchers meet regularly for workshops and ideation sessions. Pictured: Angélica García Martínez and Nayantara Biswas. Photo Credit: Christine Grashorn

“The Lucy Family Institute is focused on building bridges that span the interdisciplinary pathways from data science and AI. We are grateful for the diligent effort of our campus partners in helping foster an interdisciplinary community where postdoctoral scholars can expand their research, collaborate with other scholars and generate a positive impact in society,” said Nitesh Chawla, founding director of the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society. 

Chawla, who is the Frank M. Freimann Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, advises Angélica García Martínez, and co-advises Deng Pan with Nuno Moniz, associate research professor for the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and director of the Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab. Chawla also advises Si Chen with Ron Metoyer, Vice President and Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning and professor in the department of Computer Science and Engineering

The Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society postdoctoral community includes:

Sobin Alosious

Department: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering
Advisors: Tengfei Luo, Dorini Family Professor for Energy Studies and Associate Department Chair for Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Meng Jiang, Associate Professor, Computer Science and Engineering

Nayantara Biswas

Department: Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society, Keough School of Global Affairs
Advisor: Santosh Kumar, Associate Professor of Development and Global Health Economics; Director, Sustainable Development Concentration, Master of Global Affairs

Si Chen

Department: Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society, Notre Dame Learning
Advisors: Nitesh Chawla, Founding Director of the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and the Frank M. Freimann Professor of Computer Science and Engineering
Ron Metoyer, Vice President and Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning and professor in the department of Computer Science and Engineering

Sarah Dennis

Department: Anthropology
Advisor: Lee Gettler, Department Chair and Professor for the Department of Anthropology

Shifu Hou

Department: Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society
Advisors: Yanfang (Fanny) Ye, Associate Director of Applied Analytics (Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society) and Galassi Family Collegiate Professor in Computer Science and Engineering, Rick Johnson, Managing Director of the Applied Analytics and Emerging Technology Lab (AETL)

Angélica García Martínez

Department: Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society
Advisor: Nitesh Chawla, Founding Director, Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and Frank M. Freimann Professor of Computer Science and Engineering

Deng Pan

Department: Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society
Advisor: Nuno Moniz, Associate Research Professor for the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society, Director, Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab, Associate Director, Data, Inference, Analytics, and Learning (DIAL) Lab

Jing Peng

Department: Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society
Advisors: Meenal Datta, Assistant Professor, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, TIME Lab
Margaret Traeger, Assistant Professor, IT, Analytics, and Operations, Mendoza College of Business

Qinghua Zhao

Department: Biological Sciences
Advisor: Jason Rohr, Ludmilla F., Stephen J., and Robert T. Galla College Professor & Biological Sciences Department Chair

To learn more about the postdoctoral scholars and available opportunities, please visit the Lucy Family Institute website.

Contact:

Christine Grashorn, Program Director, Engagement and Strategic Storytelling
Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society / University of Notre Dame
cgrashor@nd.edu / 574.631.4856
lucyinstitute.nd.edu / @lucy_institute

About the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society

Guided by Notre Dame’s Mission, the Lucy Family Institute adventurously collaborates on advancing data-driven convergence research, translational solutions, and education to ethically address society’s wicked problems. As an innovative nexus of academia, industry, and the public, the Institute also fosters data science and artificial intelligence (AI) access to strengthen diverse and inclusive capacity building within communities. Our vision is to become the preeminent intellectual beacon, inspiring collaborative, equitable, and impactful data and AI innovations as a global force for good.