Scholar
Vasanth Sarathy
Google Scholar ID: 3SeoejIAAAAJ
Research Assistant Professor at Tufts University
Citations & Impact
Citations
562
H-index
12
i10-index
13
Publications
20
Co-authors
16
list available
Publications
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- A 2023 BU Law article summarizes his journey.
Research Experience
- Currently a Research Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Tufts University. Previously, a Senior Researcher of AI at Smart Information Flow Technologies (SIFT), working closely with the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community on several AI-related projects. Prior to that, practiced as an IP lawyer at the law firm of Ropes and Gray for nearly a decade.
Education
- Dual-PhD in Computer Science and Cognitive Science from Tufts University, advised by Matthias Scheutz and Dan Dennett; MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT; BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arkansas; J.D from Boston University School of Law.
Background
- Research interests: At the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP). Uses techniques in neuro-symbolic machine learning (incl. LLMs, logic programming, and hyperdimensional computing), social/cognitive sciences, and linguistics to understand and build socially-competent and safe AI.
Miscellany
- Outside of work, spends time with his wife, three kids, and other family and friends. In spare time, writes and draws single-panel cartoons, practices shaolin-kempo-karate style martial arts, plays chess, and designs puzzle video games (e.g., Bridges and Go for Green).
