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I am thrilled to announce that I have successfully defended my Ph.D. thesis in Computer Science titled "Entangling Artificial Intelligence with Extended Reality Paradigms for Human Activity Support"🎓✨ at the University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna). During my research period, I had the opportunity to explore and implement innovative ways to enhance human activities through the integration of AI and XR technologies (Extended Artificial Intelligence) in different fields, like Cultural Heritage, Creative, and Manufacturing industries! This journey has been incredibly rewarding, filled with rigorous research, countless hours of work, and invaluable learning experiences. I am immensely grateful for the support and guidance from my advisor Gustavo Marfia, but also my colleagues, friends, and family. Your encouragement and belief in me have been a cornerstone of this achievement. You can read the contribution of my thesis here: https://lnkd.in/dp3Tec9f I am looking forward to applying what I learned to create novel and useful solutions, and contributing to the Extended Artificial Intelligence community! 🚀🌐 #PhD #AI #ExtendedReality #Research #Technology #Innovation

🤖 📚 How Technology is Influencing Higher Education Research Techniques In an era where technology is the backbone of innovation, the realm of higher education research has been revolutionized. The article from TechBullion provides a compelling look at how advanced data analysis tools, AI, and digital libraries are not just enhancing research techniques but are reshaping the academic landscape. • AI and Machine Learning: These technologies are accelerating data-driven research, enabling scholars to tackle complex issues with unprecedented speed and accuracy. • Accessibility and Collaboration: Digital libraries and cloud-based platforms are democratizing access to information, fostering a diverse academic community and facilitating global research partnerships. • Virtual Reality: VR is opening new avenues for research in fields that require intensive visualization, such as molecular biology and archaeology. The integration of technology in higher education research is a game-changer. It's not just about efficiency; it's about the potential to uncover insights that could redefine our understanding of the world. As someone passionate about the intersection of technology and education, I believe these advancements will pave the way for breakthroughs that we've only begun to imagine. Dive into the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e43RXJEE #HigherEducation #ResearchInnovation #TechInAcademia #FutureOfLearning #AIinResearch

🎓 Exciting Milestone Alert! 🎓 I am thrilled to share that I have officially graduated from the Faculty of Engineering Science at KU Leuven with distinction and have been admitted to the degree of Master of Artificial Intelligence! This achievement marks the culmination of one year of hard work, perseverance, and passion for AI and engineering. I am deeply grateful for the support of my professors, peers, and family throughout this journey. Looking ahead, I am eager to apply the knowledge and skills I've gained to make a meaningful impact in the field of AI and beyond. Exciting times are ahead! #Graduation #KULeuven #EngineeringScience #ArtificialIntelligence #NewBeginnings #AI #MachineLearning #ProudMoment

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲-𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: 𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲      "During our recent engagement with industry professionals, it became clear that there are specific areas in our academic approach that need enhancement to align with the industry's evolving demands. After conducting interviews and selecting students for training, it was evident that refining certain aspects of our curriculum could improve the readiness of our graduates. Even a 2-5% improvement in skills can make a substantial difference in their ability to transition smoothly into the workforce. These collaborations are vital for bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world applications, ensuring our students are equipped for future success." – Syed Azeem Inam, PhD Scholar, Assistant Professor, Department of AI and Mathematical Sciences at SMI University    🌐 #IndustryAcademia #AIinEducation #FutureOfWork #CurriculumInnovation #TechnologyDriven

📢 AI for the Environment: Collaborative Exeter-Turing PhD Studentship for 2024 Data Science & AI for Sustainable Futures at University of Exeter in partnership with the Alan Turing Institute is offering up to 2 fully funded PhD studentships. The research area for these PhD projects will be the application of AI methods to environmental challenges. Climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental damage and societal resilience to extreme events are urgent challenges for the 21st century. Data on many environmental processes are now abundant, but the scale and complexity of the underlying systems makes it difficult to use. AI tools, including machine learning, computer vision, digital twins / emulators, large language models and statistical approaches, can help unlock insight from data and thereby improve environmental decision-making. The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 5th August 2024. Find out more and how to apply below 👇 https://lnkd.in/gSKuesjA

🤖 📚 PhD Scholarship: Interested in developing an in-depth study of Artificial Intelligence in library & information studies theory, libraries, knowledge, information organisations &/or the library & information professions. ▶ Apply: https://lnkd.in/gazzbVvR 🗓 Closing date: 31 May | start date Sept 2024 ℹ Description of the Post: The School of Information and Communication Studies (ICS) at University College Dublin (UCD) is inviting applications for one fully funded PhD scholarship under the supervision of Dr. Stefanie Havelka. The successful candidate will be interested in developing an in-depth study of Artificial Intelligence in library and information studies theory, libraries, knowledge, information organisations, and/or the library and information professions. The candidate will complete a project of their own design. Suggested topics of focus include: ▪ AI literacy (including data and algorithmic literacy) Long and Magerko (2020) "define AI literacy as a set of competencies that enables individuals to critically evaluate AI technologies; communicate and collaborate effectively with AI; and use AI as a tool online, at home, and in the workplace." AI literacy also includes AI privacy, security, and ethical issues. ▪ AI in Organisation of Information, Cataloguing & Metadata This focus includes making collections into machine-readable data, enhancing or creating metadata, and describing them at scale with the help of AI. Fostering accessibility issues to make digital collections available to all kinds of learners with the help of AI is part of this area of focus. Candidates are encouraged to modify and build upon one or more of these topics or to propose their own PhD topic. #PhDscholarship #PhD #AI #ailiteracy #AItechnologies #lis #libraries #UCDiSchool

Welcome to the Max Planck Symposium 2024, keynote speaker Katarzyna Abramczuk, alumna of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development 🎤 From #Discord to #Discourse: Empowering Societies with Computational Tools 📑 With an increasingly turbulent society, the demand for analysing complex behavioural dynamics using computational methods is rising. These methods contribute to our understanding of many social problems such as managing shared resources, collective action, social segregation, and polarisation. Their additional benefit is that they allow for abstraction from various particularities and a focus on mechanisms and their consequences. Thus they are a viable starting point for wider societal dialogue. Following the belief that understanding is a potent empowering tool enabling the acquisition of a wider perspective, a group of researchers from the Uniwersytet Warszawski / University of Warsaw, the University of Groningen, the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society, and the University of Tartu has started educational projects aimed at teaching computational approaches to social problems. The first of these projects – Action for Computational Thinking in Social Sciences - was aimed at fostering the development of computational thinking among social science students and young professionals. It developed a programme of Massive Open Online Courses (#MOOCs) combining academic expertise and real-world examples in which computational models are used to analyse societal processes. The second project -  Action for Interactive Anti-Polarisation Learning Experiences for a Better Democracy – is aimed at wider audiences. It will be using simulation models to create engaging, accessible and immersive game-based learning experiences about mechanisms leading to polarisation that will be implemented as a free MOOC and a series of workshops for university students and for schools. 📢 Registration OPEN for the 9th Max Planck Symposium for Alumni and Early Career Researchers (27.-28.6.2024, Harnack House Berlin) 💡 In the light of global crises, education and educational equality continues to be at risk – at the same time, education and learning is undergoing drastic changes due to the rise of AI and digital tools. We will discuss “The future of education around the world” and careers therein in the course of keynotes, workshops, focus talks, fireside chats and of course fun evening activities. 📆 We're excited to present all speakers and their topics within the next week, here on LinkedIn. Watch out for topics that spark your interest and register if you are a Max Planck Alumnus/Alumna or an active Max Planck Early Career Researcher (master/doctoral student, postdoc, group leader etc) -- the conference is free of charge and we still have very few travel stipends available for alumn*ae. www.mpg.de/symposium2024 #education #educationalequality #educationai #career #future #ethics #maxplanckalumni #maxplanckearlycareerresearchers

😔Challenges in Access to AI Research Resources in India: A Contrast with the U.S. National AI Research Resource Initiative In the dynamic realm of artificial intelligence (AI) research, access to cutting-edge resources is pivotal for innovation and development. While the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) recently launched the💡 National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot, ushering in a new era of accessibility for American researchers and students, a stark contrast persists in India, particularly for the general public. 🇮🇳 India, home to renowned institutions like Indian Institutes of Technology 🏫(IITs), has been a breeding ground for exceptional talent in the field of AI. However, the availability of public research resources remains severely limited outside these top-tier institutions. Unlike the NAIRR initiative in the United States, there is no comprehensive program in India providing open access to critical AI research resources for the broader public. 🔍The NAIRR pilot, initiated in January 2024, aims to democratize AI research by connecting U.S. researchers and students👩🎓 to essential resources such as compute power, data, software, models, and training tools📚. This groundbreaking initiative acknowledges the significance of inclusivity in fostering a robust AI ecosystem. ❓In contrast, India faces challenges in making such resources widely available. The absence of a National AI Research Resource equivalent leaves aspiring researchers, independent developers, and students outside the IIT network grappling with limited access to essential AI tools. 🫣 While IITs 🥇undoubtedly stand as pillars of academic excellence, the concentration of resources within these institutions inadvertently creates a divide between those within and outside their purview. The vast majority of individuals interested in AI 🤖 research find themselves without access to the resources necessary to contribute meaningfully to the field. This divide is particularly felt when considering the democratization👥 of knowledge and the fostering of a diverse AI community. The NAIRR initiative in the U.S. recognizes the importance of extending these resources beyond the elite institutions, thereby opening the doors to a broader range of perspectives and talents. As India continues to make significant 👨💻strides in technological advancements, bridging this resource gap becomes imperative. A comprehensive initiative similar to NAIRR, tailored to the Indian context, could provide a transformative boost to the country's AI research landscape. This would not only empower individual researchers but also contribute to India's standing as a 🌐global hub for AI innovation. #ai #india #us #innovation #research #publiccloud #inclusivity #accessibility #modi #government #informationtechnology #software #data

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Curious about how to prepare students to thrive in the era of AI? The #IGEHub project led by Misha Chertkov at University of Arizona integrates data science and AI into its Applied Mathematics PhD program. Collaborating with national and industrial labs, it equips a new cohort of researchers to tackle pressing global issues. The initiative includes modernizing the AM curriculum to meet national security needs and forming triads (student, university advisor, lab researcher) to offer PhD students broader career paths, especially in non-academic sectors. It aims to attract diverse talent and create a workforce ready for the AI-driven landscape, establishing a replicable model for other universities. Learn more at the IGE Hub: https://bit.ly/3JytnFO The IGE Hub is generously supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF).