Professor at Temple University

Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Illinois at Chicago.

I am a Professor of Computer and Information Sciences at Temple University, where I lead the DMLab at the intersection of data management, natural language processing, and human-centered AI. My work builds end-to-end pipelines that turn raw, messy data into structured knowledge, spanning web and social data mining and integration, diagrammatic and structured data understanding, and AI-assisted scientific literature analysis. I pursue applications in climate and environmental science, social computing and complex data ecosystems, and inclusive technologies—including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and data-driven work on autism-related communication and accessibility.

I have published in leading conferences and journals in NLP, AI, and Data Management, and I regularly serve the community through program committees, editorial boards, workshops, and federal funding agency review panels. I am an active principal investigator on multiple federally funded projects focused on AI-driven knowledge infrastructure, human-in-the-loop systems, and inclusive AI.

I am deeply committed to education and mentorship. I have supervised graduate and undergraduate students, including through REU programs, and supported students in achieving competitive publications, fellowships, and research awards. I also organize workshops and seminars that foster interdisciplinary collaboration across AI, data management, and domain sciences.