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\n Sun said she was drawn to Luddy\u2019s \u201cunique interdisciplinary approach and its focus on using technology to make a real difference in society.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Her research focuses on the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction, Usable Security and Privacy, and Human-Centered AI centered on children and families.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cI love Luddy\u2019s collaborative environment, which is the perfect place for my kind of research,\u201d she said.\n<\/p>\n
\n Sun said she hopes to build an impactful research program at Luddy focused on the lived experiences of diverse populations, as well as mentor students and collaborate with colleagues.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cI want to use my expertise in human-centered computing to explore how we can design technology that is safe, privacy-protective, and inclusive. I\u2019m excited to contribute to the school\u2019s continues growth.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
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\n Deng\u2019s research focuses on microelectronics and optoelectronics based on emerging quantum materials. He said unlike classical electronic materials such as silicon, quantum materials \u201cexhibit remarkable quantum mechanical properties that enable new possibilities for devices.\u201d That includes two-dimensional graphene, one-dimensional quantum wires, and zero-dimensional quantum dots.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cI aim to both explore fundamental sciences in low-dimensional quantum systems,\u201d he said, \u201cand leverage their desirable properties in practical device applications.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Deng said the Luddy School\u2019s huge investment in microelectronics and new degree programs in the area \u201cstrongly align with my research agenda.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cI\u2019m excited to be part of the effort to fuel such initiatives. Drawing on my interdisciplinary background in engineering, physics, and chemistry, as well as my diverse experience in academia and industry, I look forward to building collaborations across the campus that will drive profound scientific discoveries and help transform them into future technologies.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Guang said Deng\u2019s \u201cexpertise strengthens the department\u2019s focus on next-generation semiconductor technologies and opens exciting opportunities for collaboration at the intersection of engineering, materials, and physics.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
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\n Min\u2019s research is at the intersection of multi-robot systems, human-robot interaction, and robot learning. He designs and develops algorithms and systems that enable robots to learn intelligently from their surroundings, interact naturally with people, and collaborate effectively in multi-agent teams.\n<\/p>\n
\n He said he\u2019s developing methods for distributed control, reinforcement learning, preference learning, and learning from demonstration \u2013approaches that allow robots to adapt in complex and dynamic environments.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cMy work addresses practical challenges such as enabling a single robot to autonomously navigate a crowded environment or orchestrating teams of robots and humans working together to accomplish shared goals like as search and rescue and environmental monitoring.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Min said the Luddy School\u2019s strong interdisciplinary foundation, transformative research and education, and culture of collaboration were big draws. So was the school\u2019s internationally renowned reputation in artificial intelligence and robotics.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cThe school\u2019s integration of Computer Science, Intelligent Systems Engineering, Informatics, and Information and Library Science creates an ideal ecosystem where robotics research can thrive and connect seamlessly with diverse domains,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
\n Min said Luddy\u2019s resources will support his work in combining robotics and AI to achieve capabilities once thought impossible.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cEqually important, Luddy\u2019s recent commitment to expanding its engineering and robotics programs offers an unparalleled opportunity for my research to thrive, explore new directions, and make a broader impact.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Min said his priority is to help establish robotics as a signature strength of the school, building a distinctive brand and reputation in areas such as human-centered robotics. He wants to position Luddy as a leader where \u201crobotics research not only advances theoretical foundations, but also delivers practical solutions to pressing societal and scientific challenges.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n He said he wants to foster deep, interdisciplinary collaborations across the university to address robotics problems from multiple perspectives. He said he\u2019s also committed to mentoring students and helping them discover their own roles and contributions to society.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cI aim to provide them with the theoretical knowledge and technical skills to become the next generation of roboticists \u2013 capable of creating innovative technologies that deliver meaningful real-world impact.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
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\n Vardhan is a computational scientist specializing in artificial intelligence-driven high performance computing applications for biomedicine. She\u2019s won multiple awards for her work in cardiovascular disease and diagnosis.\n<\/p>\n
\n Jiangpeng He\u2019s research focuses on AI for healthcare and AI-powered image-based dietary assessment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Luddy School welcomes six new faculty for the 2025-26 academic year. Could AI chatbots, like social media…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":133413,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[191,74],"class_list":{"0":"post-133412","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-computing","8":"tag-computing","9":"tag-technology"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=133412"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133412\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/133413"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=133412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=133412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=133412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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The Luddy School welcomes six new faculty for the 2025-26 academic year. <\/p>\n