Data Science and AI
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Last Updated: Jun 16, 2025, 02:43 PM
Data Science and AI have revolutionized the way we comprehend and interact with vast amounts of information. In this dynamic field, SIU Carbondale harnesses the power of algorithms, computational models, and intricate data structures to glean insights from complex datasets. Our research delves into a spectrum of applications, from predictive analytics to natural language processing, and from machine learning algorithms to neural network architectures. Beyond just understanding patterns, we are deeply committed to ensuring that AI systems are ethical, transparent, and beneficial for all. As we tread into this new age of information, our department remains steadfast in its mission to lead with innovation, harnessing the potential of Data Science and AI to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges.
Faculties Working on Data Science and AI

- Name
- Ahmed Imteaj
- Title
- Assistant Professor
- Phone
- (618) 453-6039
- imteaj@cs.siu.edu

- Name
- Abdur Rahman Bin Shahid
- Title
- Assistant Professor
- Phone
- (618) 453-6032
- shahid@cs.siu.edu

- Name
- Khaled Ahmed
- Title
- Associate Professor
- Phone
- (618) 453-6048
- kahmed@cs.siu.edu

- Name
- Zhong Chen
- Title
- Assistant Professor
- Phone
- (618) 453-6056
- zhong.chen@cs.siu.edu

- Name
- Henry Hexmoor
- Title
- Professor
- Phone
- (618) 453-6047
- hexmoor@cs.siu.edu

- Name
- Xiaoqing "Frank" Liu
- Title
- Professor, Dean of the College of Engineering
- Phone
- (618) 453-6059
- xiaoqing.liu@siu.edu
Research Labs working on Data Science and AI
Secure and Trustworthy Intelligent Systems Lab (SHIELD Lab)
Director: Abdur Rahman Bin Shahid
Control, Command and Communications of Networked Systems Lab
Director: Henry Hexmoor
Security, Privacy And intelligence for Edge Devices Lab (SPEED Lab)
Director: Ahmed Imteaj
Extreme-Scale Computing & Data Analytics Lab
Director: Chun-Hsi "Vincent" Huang
Learning, Optimization, and Analysis from Data Lab (LOAD Lab)
Director: Zhong Chen
Big Data & Software Engineering Lab (BASE Lab)
Director: Khaled Ahmed