Computer Science: Faculty Experts: For Journalists

Larry Birnbaum

McCormick School of Engineering

Professor of Computer Science

Field: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science

Focus Areas: Information Systems and Technology, Machine Learning and Automation, Natural Language Processing, Social Media

Lee Cooper

McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Associate Professor of Pathology

Field: Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Cancer and Oncology, Computer Science, Pathology, Radiology

Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Medical Imaging, Precision Medicine

Dr. Mozziyar Etemadi

McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Field: Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Nanotechnology

Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Research, Data Science, Electronic Health Records, Machine Learning and Automation, Precision Medicine, Wearable Technology, Wireless Networks

Kris Hammond

McCormick School of Engineering

Bill and Cathy Osborn Professor of Computer Science

Field: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science

Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Human-Machine Interaction, Information Systems and Technology, Machine Learning and Automation, Natural Language Processing, Robotics

Michael Horn

McCormick School of Engineering, School of Education and Social Policy

Professor of Computer Science and Learning Sciences

Field: Computer Science, Education

Focus Areas: Human-Machine Interaction, STEM Education

Ian Horswill

McCormick School of Engineering

Associate Professor of Computer Science

Field: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science

Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Gaming

Jessica Hullman

McCormick School of Engineering

Professor of Computer Science

Field: Computer Science, Journalism

Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Visualization, Decision Making, Design Thinking

Sam Kriegman

McCormick School of Engineering

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Field: Artificial Intelligence, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Complex Systems, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Synthetic Biology

Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Biodiversity, Biomaterials, Biomechanics, Biotechnology, Design Thinking, Robotics

V.S. Subrahmanian

Buffett Institute for Global Affairs, McCormick School of Engineering

Walter P. Murphy Professor of Computer Science

Field: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science

Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Influence and Persuasion, National Security, Public Policy, Risk Management, Terrorism

Deborah R Winter

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Associate Professor of Medicine

Field: Computer Science, Epigenetics, Human Biology, Molecular Biosciences

Focus Areas: Data Science, Genetic Medicine and Health, Immunology, Machine Learning and Automation, Precision Medicine, Predictive Analytics

David Zaretsky

Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, McCormick School of Engineering, The Graduate School

Assistant Chair, Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Field: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Focus Areas: Content Marketing, Data Science, Digital Media, Entrepreneurship, Higher Ed Administration, Influence and Persuasion, Machine Learning and Automation, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Social Networks, Technology Companies