• We tackle projects that drive societal change to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

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Director of DIL

  • Assistant Professor |

    Faculty of Computer Science and Technology at Algoma University

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.


  • Title- Assistant Professor | Faculty of Computer Science and Technology at Algoma University

    Bio- 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

  • Aanya Goel

    Personal Interests-

    Research Interests- Data & AI

  • Akash Ghosh

    Personal Interests-

    Research Interests- Machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, enhancing healthcare interfaces and genetic data analysis

  • Gia Ky Huynh

    Personal Interests-

    Research Interests- Full-stack development and system integration, AI, blockchain technologies, developing impactful solutions to real-world challenges.

  • Mitchell Petingola

    Personal Interests-

    Research Interests- Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Educational Technology, Cybersecurity

  • Naga Shishira Nayudu Vasikarla

    Personal Interests- Sharing ideas about life journeys and spiritual insights

    Research Interests- Generative AI, and Machine Learning

  • Yunsheng Chen

    Personal Interests-

    Research Interests- AI, Information Extraction


  • Anthony Nguyen

    Personal Interests-

    Research Interests- Computer Vision (CV) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

  • Davin Floren

    Personal Interests-

    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.

  • Suleman Khan

    Personal Interests-

    Research Interests- Information Retrieval and Generative Models; Retrieval-Augmented Generation for comprehensive Healthcare Information Retrieval