Dr. Farhana Zulkernine

Biography

Farhana Zulkernine is a Professor and Director of the Bigdata Analytics Management Laboratory (BAM Lab) at the School of Computing, Queen's University. She holds a Ph.D. degree from Queen's University and is a member of Professional Engineers Ontario. With over 15 years of international work experience, Zulkernine has contributed to software design and research across multiple continents, collaborating with notable organizations such as Pfizer, Roche, CA Technologies, IBM, SAP, and Fondazione Bruno Kessler. Her research interests encompass various facets of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including service computing, big data analytics management, cognitive computing, and decision support systems. Zulkernine has taught a wide range of courses including database management systems and cognitive science, and she has organized numerous local and international conferences focused on AI and Digital Health. Her research has received funding from several prestigious organizations, including IBM, CFI, MITACS, and NSERC Discovery CREATE. She has published extensively in reputable journals and international conferences, and has served on numerous conference program and grant committees, bringing her expertise in big data and machine learning.

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