PhD Thesis Defense

This proposal addresses three problems in fair ML.

This dissertation advances conversational AI by showing how multi-agent chatbots, thoughtful avatar design, and personalized interactions enhance engagement...

In this thesis, we revisit the task of data selection through the lens of social-oriented metrics like diversity and fairness.

In this thesis, we identify and rectify some limitations of such cryptographic constructions and their proofs of security.

This thesis addresses challenges of dataset scarcity and energy efficiency.

This thesis introduces a unifying model for generating behaviors that not only achieve desired goals, but also account for how these behaviors are perceived.

In this thesis, Hanafy proposes novel resource management techniques that allow cloud users and operators to reduce their operational carbon emissions.

This thesis seeks to understand the extent of health inequity captured in EHR data and investigate how ML models can be redesigned to ensure they maintain...

This thesis proposes an alternative path toward intelligent control by  drawing inspiration from biological systems and exploring the concept of time-aware...

This thesis aims to address these challenges by developing a series of approaches for the automated assessment of open-ended mathematical responses.

The optimization of user experience through online A/B testing has long been a cornerstone of digital business strategy, driving revenue and...

This dissertation explores the potential of NLP to extract, analyze, and apply SBDH information to advance clinical insights.