Dr. Fatema Nafa / People
Meet the researchers in the Neural Network and AI Deep Insights Virtual Lab.
Master's Student in Data Science
Research Focus: Natural Language Processing
Bezawit is focused on designing AI systems that enhance human-like interactions. Her research includes generating realistic, context-sensitive smiles to improve rapport and communication in client interactions with AI systems. She develops NLP and deep learning algorithms using Python, TensorFlow, and Keras to enhance AI agents' backchannel smiles, enabling broader statistical analysis. She also optimizes model performance by analyzing smile intensity and duration, taking into account both speaker and listener behaviors.
MS in Data Science
Research Focus: Deep Learning
M.S. Student · Data Science
Research Interest: Deep Learning
Sean is collaborating on multiple research projects while exploring his long-term area of focus in deep learning. For his capstone research project, he developed an attention-based LSTM neural network using TensorFlow and Keras to investigate the relationship between the worsening effects of climate change and increases in natural disasters.
Students from all majors and class years are welcome to express interest.
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