He has published 5 books and over 300 scientific articles on topics related to the applications of AI and machine learning in user modeling, automatic personalization, and recommender systems. He has served in leadership positions of several prominent international conferences.
Research Experience
His research areas include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, particularly in algorithmic personalization and recommender systems. As the director of the Center for Web Intelligence, he directs research in these areas and regularly works with the industry on various joint projects.
Education
Received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Iowa State University in 1994.
Background
Professor of Computer Science, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Recommender Systems. He is the director of the Center for Web Intelligence at DePaul University College of Computing and Digital Media, and also the director of the DePaul AI Institute.
Miscellany
He is also the director of the DePaul AI Institute, which focuses on the applications and ethical implications of AI technologies.