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Kathleen M. Carley is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in the intersection of computation, organizations, and society. A leading figure in the field, she has been with Carnegie Mellon since 1984, initially joining as an assistant professor in sociology and information systems. Over the years, her role evolved, and she became a full professor focusing on the role of technology in social systems. Carley directs the Center for Computational Analysis of Social and Organizational Systems (CASOS) and the Center for Informed Democracy and Socialcybersecurity (IDeaS). Her extensive research portfolio includes pioneering work in Dynamic Network Analysis (DNA), developing tools for analyzing large-scale dynamic networks, and multi-agent simulation systems. Carley's impactful projects span various societal issues, including disinformation in social cybersecurity, health analytics, and crisis response. She has authored over 400 scientific publications, contributing greatly to the academic community's understanding of complex social dynamics.
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