I expect to have two PhD student positions available in 2025. The first position is in machine learning methods for spatiotemporal reasoning and the second is in machine learning for mobile health. Please follow the instructions below if you would like to contact me regarding these positions in advance of applying to our PhD program as I receive a large volume of generic prospective student email.

• ML for Spatiotemporal Reasoning: This project will develop approaches to integrating physics-based modeling, probabilistic modeling, deep learning and neuro-symbolic programming. The focus of the project is on improving the accuracy and robustness of realtime spatiotemporal inferences including geospatial tracking and complex event detection. This project will leverage time series data from distributed multi-modal sensor networks. Experience with PyTorch, Nvidia TensorRT and building containerized machine learning services using tools like Docker are a plus. Interest in working in a collaborative research team is a must. If you are interested in this position, please reach out via email with the subject line “Spatiotemporal Reasoning PhD Applicant 2025.” This position is open from January 2025 and is funded by the US Army Research Lab.
• ML for Mobile Health: This project will focus on machine learning for mobile health with a focus on methods for deriving computational biomarkers and risk scores from wearable health sensor data and large language model-based methods for incorporating biomarkers, context inferences and user preferences into efficient reinforcement learning-based adaptive intervention trials. Prior experience working with LLM APIs is a plus. Strong background in probability and statistics, a strong interest in health and behavioral science, and a strong interest in working with an interdisciplinary research team are a must for this position. If you are interested in this position, please reach out via email with the subject line “Mobile Health PhD Applicant 2025.” This project is expected to be funded by the NIH through the mDOT Center starting in Fall 2025.