Director of DIL
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Assistant Professor |
Faculty of Computer Science and Technology at Algoma University
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Dr. Randy Lin, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Algoma University, is a distinguished researcher focusing on transformative solutions in healthcare system resilience, public health, and adaptive user interfaces, demonstrating his commitment to advancing societal well-being.
Collaborating with institutions such as Temple University and Fraser Health Authority, Dr. Lin has led groundbreaking initiatives in digital twins, healthcare monitoring, and resource allocation models. With a focus on accessibility, Dr. Lin integrates AI and adaptive technologies to create tools that enhance inclusivity, including advanced systems for individuals with disabilities. His innovative work bridges academia and real-world applications, addressing critical challenges in public health and accessibility.
Beyond research, Dr. Lin is a dedicated mentor, guiding undergraduate students on projects spanning medical data simulation, adaptive web interfaces, and healthcare equity.
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2024-2026 Academic Strategic Initiatives strategic funding, ALGOMAU
2024-2025 SSHRC Institutional Grant, ALGOMAU
2023-2024 Algoma University Research Fund, ALGOMAU
2022-2023 Undergraduate Research Experience Award (as supervisor), TRU
2022-2024 Undergraduate Student Research Awards (as supervisor), NSERC
2022-2023 Internal Research Fund, TRU
2022-2023 Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship, TRU
2022-2028 Collaborative Research and Training Experience program, NSERC
2020-2022 Alliance Grant (as trainee), NSERC
2024 Teaching and Learning Fellowship, AlgomaU
2024 Algoma University Promising Researcher Grant, AlgomaU
2021 Postgraduate Scholarship, NSERC
SK Opportunity scholarship, University of Saskatchewan (U of S)
2020 Dean’s scholarship (U of S)
2013 Dr. V.Pollak & M.Pollak scholarship, (U of S)
2010 Graduate Scholarships (U of S)
Meet the Collaborators
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Title- Sociology Instructor | Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Bio- Dr. Chai teaches Sociology at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP), focusing on Introductory Sociology, Social Stratification, Race and Ethnicity in Canada, and Visual Sociology. He regularly engages students in experiential learning through community-based research and service learning. He has completed research in partnership with local immigrant settlement service provider organizations and funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Mitacs, and various community grants. His research has been published in the Journal of International Migration and Integration, Canadian Ethnic Studies, Journal of Visual Literacy, Asian Journal of Social Sciences, and Social Sciences.Honors- Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2023, the RDP Award of Excellence in 2018, and several RDP Faculty Scholarship Recognition Awards.
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Title- Assistant Professor | Faculty of Computer Science and Technology at Algoma UniversityBio- After completing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Luo pursued postdoctoral research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, gaining extensive experience collaborating with clinicians and oncologists. His expertise lies in bioinformatics, computational biology, and machine learning, with a focus on developing advanced algorithms to integrate multi-omics data for early disease diagnosis and precision medicine.
Meet the Team
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Aanya Goel
Personal Interests-
Research Interests- Data & AI
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Akash Ghosh
Personal Interests-
Research Interests- Machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, enhancing healthcare interfaces and genetic data analysis
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Gia Ky Huynh
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Research Interests- Full-stack development and system integration, AI, blockchain technologies, developing impactful solutions to real-world challenges.
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Mitchell Petingola
Personal Interests-
Research Interests- Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Educational Technology, Cybersecurity
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Naga Shishira Nayudu Vasikarla
Personal Interests- Sharing ideas about life journeys and spiritual insights
Research Interests- Generative AI, and Machine Learning
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Yunsheng Chen
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Research Interests- AI, Information Extraction
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Anthony Nguyen
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Research Interests- Computer Vision (CV) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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Davin Floren
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Research Interests- Leveraging video games to enhance a person’s mental health by using AI-driven data analysis and computer vision methods; Using artificial intelligence to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment methods.
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Suleman Khan
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Research Interests- Information Retrieval and Generative Models; Retrieval-Augmented Generation for comprehensive Healthcare Information Retrieval