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Advancing Research with Generative AI

Generative AI is transforming research, providing the tools to produce insights more efficiently and advance scholarly work.

Generative AI is revolutionizing the research landscape by offering researchers novel ways to approach their work, from analyzing data more efficiently to automating routine tasks and simplifying the grant writing process. The ability to harness AI for tasks such as data analysis, modeling, and hypothesis generation opens new frontiers for discovery across disciplines. As researchers continue to experiment with AI, the potential to enhance research capabilities and streamline processes grows, helping faculty focus on the creative and innovative aspects of their projects. With these advancements, AI is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping new discoveries and methodologies, offering exciting possibilities for the future of academic inquiry. The emergence of this new technology raises questions about the responsible and ethical use of AI tools in research.

AI and Big Data Interdisciplinary Cluster

UNLV’s new Big Data and AI Interdisciplinary Cluster is a collaborative initiative designed to bring together researchers from diverse fields to explore the transformative potential of AI and big data analytics. This cluster aims to foster cross-disciplinary research that leverages AI tools and big data methodologies to tackle complex challenges in areas such as healthcare, engineering, social sciences, and beyond. By providing a platform for innovative research collaborations, the cluster supports faculty in harnessing AI to generate new insights, improve data-driven decision-making, and advance scholarship across a broad range of disciplines.

Affiliated Faculty Members

If you would like to get involved, please contact Mingon Kang, who serves as the coordinator / liaison of this Interdisciplinary Research Development Areas (iRDA).

Shaikh Arifuzzaman, Ph.D.

Engineering
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Mail Code: 4019
Phone: 702-895-1191

Seyhmus Baloglu, Ph.D., CHE

Hospitality
Seyhmus Baloglu
Mail Code: 6021
Phone: 702-895-3932

Saunak Basu

Business
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Mail Code: 6009
Phone: 702-895-4897

Jonathan Hilpert, Ph.D.

Education
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Office: CEB 399
Mail Code: 3003
Phone: 702-895-4949

Han-fen Hu, Ph.D.

Business
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Mail Code: 6009
Phone: 702-895-3796

Mingon Kang, Ph.D.

Engineering
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Mail Code: 4019
Phone: 702-895-4884

Brendan Morris, Ph.D.

Engineering
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Mail Code: 4026
Phone: 702-774-1480

Monika Neda

Sciences
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Mail Code: 4020
Phone: 702-895-5170

Nadia Pomirleanu, Ph.D.

Business
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Mail Code: 6010
Phone: 702-895-1320

Vishal Sharma, Ph.D., MS

Public Health
Vishal Sharma
Mail Code: 3063
Phone: 702-895-2641

Junggab Son, Ph.D.

Engineering
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Mail Code: 4019
Phone: 702-895-3681

Resources for Researchers