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Kathleen M. Carley is a Professor in the Department of Computation, Organizations, and Society at Carnegie Mellon University. She has been a member of the faculty since 1984, holding various positions including Assistant Professor in Sociology and Information Systems, Associate Professor in Sociology and Organizations, and becoming a full Professor in 1998. Carley is a well-respected figure in the fields of cognitive science, sociology, and organizational science with a focus on addressing complex social organizational issues. She is known for her pivotal contributions to the establishment of Dynamic Network Analysis (DNA), which explores large, high-dimensional networks. Her innovative work includes the development of tools for sentiment analysis and epidemiological modeling, as well as the ORA system for network analysis visualization. Carley's research has broad applications, including counter-terrorism modeling and health analytics. She has published over 400 scientific publications, including influential works on disinformation campaigns and online extremism.
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