Scholar
Thomas Manzini
Google Scholar ID: QAoya8AAAAAJ
Texas A&M University
Citations & Impact
Citations
1,127
H-index
7
i10-index
7
Publications
20
Co-authors
11
list available
Publications
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- Publications: 1 paper accepted at AAAI'26 (IAAI); 2 papers accepted at RO-MAN'25; 1 paper accepted at FAccT'25; 1 paper accepted at SSRR'24. Media coverage: Featured in The Weather Channel, Accuweather, ABC, and Telemundo.
Research Experience
- Machine Learning Scientist at Microsoft (2020-2022), developed and deployed machine learning models for change summarization in Word documents; Software Engineer at Microsoft AI Development Acceleration Program (2018-2020), developed and tested custom neural architecture search algorithms and fused features from multiple modalities for classification; Intern – Software Engineer at Pinterest Ads Ranking Team (summer 2016), developed an automated data workflow for processing large scale refunds; Intern – Software Engineer at LinkedIn Digits – Growth and Lifecycle Team (summer 2015), developed backend Hadoop flow for phone collection splash screen and desktop banner; Consultant/Intern – Software Engineer at Bloomberg L.P. Fixed Income - Search Team (fall 2014-spring 2015/summer 2014), participated in projects selected for presentation to Michael Bloomberg; Intern – Software Engineer at Hover Inc. The Prometheus Project (summer 2013), developed heat map based point cloud visualization module.
Education
- Currently a PhD student at Texas A&M University, under the supervision of Dr. Robin Murphy. Research funded by the NSF AI Institute for Societal Decision Making (AI-SDM).
Background
- Research interests: Intersection of machine learning and disaster response, specifically improving the robustness and usability of automated systems in extreme environments. Personal background: Grew up in Las Vegas, enjoys running, hiking, spending time outdoors, and is also an Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot, Advanced EMT, and a Firefighter.
Miscellany
- Personal interests include running, hiking, spending time outdoors, and is an Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot, Advanced EMT, and a Firefighter.
