Ming Zhong is a Graduate Research Assistant and a student in the OMSCS program. He holds a Master’s degree in Statistics from Columbia University and brings extensive expertise in data science and analytics. In addition to his work at DILab, Ming supports a convenience store chain as a Data Scientist, leveraging data-driven solutions to optimize operations and decision-making.

His research interests span natural language processing, agentic AI, and the application of artificial intelligence in ecological studies.

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Youssef Medhat is from Egypt. He is a Machine Learning Software Engineer who loves working on ideas that can make life easier and better for everyone. Youssef chose this field because it’s rooted in research and gives him the chance to create solutions that can truly impact society in a positive way. Youssef is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, specializing in Machine Learning, through Georgia Tech’s OMSCS program.

Outside of work and studies, he focuses on personal growth and enjoys exploring new things. Whether it’s exercising, playing MMORPGs, trying out new restaurants, or spending time with the people he cares about, Youssef believes in keeping a healthy balance in life. His favorite food is sushi, and he’s always on the lookout for great places to try it!

Youssef is passionate about discovering the potential of Machine Learning to drive innovation and create a better, more accessible future for everyone. Feel free to connect with me and learn more about my journey here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youssef-medhat/

David Chen is a part-time M.S. student in Computer Science in Georgia Tech, pursuing a specialization in Machine learning. He is part of the Jill Watson team working on conversational AI for education use cases. 

Professionally, David is a Senior Software Engineer at Hertz. He leads a team of engineers to develop new products that help drivers earn income on Uber and Lyft using Hertz vehicles. Motivated to deepen his understanding of LLM fundamentals, David has begun prototyping LLM solutions in his day-to-day work at Hertz, streamlining manual processes and improving data accuracy. Prior to Hertz, he worked as a full-stack engineer at Samsara, GE, and several startups.

During his free time, David enjoys traveling, cooking, and woodworking. He can be reached at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kdchen/ 

Terry Junsoo Park is a current graduate student at Georgia Tech, studying computer science, specializing in machine learning. He has industry experience as a data analyst for the Canadian federal government. His research interests lie in the intersection of artificial intelligence, cognition, and medicine. He is now working in the DILab as part of the Architecture for Learning (A4L) team.

Learn more about Terry here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkjsdev/

Harshavardhan is software engineer with work experience of 4 years and has worked in multiple big tech companies with experience in highly scalable systems handling over 100 million users.

Nicholas Alico is a M.S. student in Computer Science at Georgia Tech, where he is currently
pursuing a Specialization in Machine Learning. Prior to matriculating to Georgia Tech, Nick
graduated from Penn State University and the Schreyer Honors College with a B.S. in
Human-Centered Design and Development with a Focus in HCI. Nick aspires to act as a liaison
across the fields of engineering, UX, and healthcare by addressing challenging problems in a
user-centric manner through research, design, and engineering.

Within the Design Intelligence Lab, Nick conducts research with the VERA team. His prior research experience lies at the intersection of Software Engineering, UX, and HCI, where he conducted research and completed his honors thesis investigating competency-based learning within UX and engineering curriculum led by Dr. Steve Haynes. Outside of GT, Nick currently works as a UX Engineer at Charles River Analytics in Cambridge, MA. Here, he researches, designs, and develops cutting-edge Human-AI applications for research programs in the healthcare, defense, and technology industries.

Nick also enjoys running, traveling, and watching baseball in his free time. To learn more and connect with Nick, please visit his website: https://www.nickalico.me

Mahimul Islam is a full stack engineer at Genome Medical Inc. and a current MS student in Computer Science at Georgia Tech. His journey in tech began after completing a bachelor’s degree in Bangladesh, and in 2021, he moved to the US to further pursue his passion.

Artificial intelligence has always fascinated Mahimul, and he’s deeply committed to exploring its potential to transform the way we interact with technology. Mahimul believes that AI can not only augment our capabilities but also open up new avenues for human creativity and problem-solving. Through his work and studies, Mahimul is focused on developing innovative solutions that bridge the gap between technology and human experience.

He loves soccer and cricket.

Feel free to connect with Mahimul through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahimulislam