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Professor Dr. Vasant Honavar

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Biography

Vasant Honavar received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1990, specializing in Artificial Intelligence. He is currently a Professor at the Pennsylvania State University in the College of Information Sciences and Technology and holds the Edward Frymoyer Endowed Chair. Honavar is the founding Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence Foundations and Scientific Applications and the Center for Big Data Analytics Discovery Informatics. His research focuses on foundational contributions in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, emphasizing machine learning, causal inference, and knowledge representation. With over 250 peer-reviewed publications and a significant citation record, Honavar has led numerous federally funded research projects. He has also been integral in developing interdisciplinary programs that incorporate computing and informatics into various domains, including health and life sciences. Honavar has received numerous awards for his research and leadership, including election as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2018. He actively participates in professional service roles, including serving on editorial boards for several academic journals and leadership positions in important research initiatives.

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Causal Inference Data Sciences Bioinformatics Knowledge Representation Deep Learning Health Informatics Materials Informatics Big Data Analytics Cognitive Science

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.

Program Director

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

National Science Foundation • Arlington, VA

Program director overseeing the Big Data Science and Engineering Program.

Professor

1990-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

Professor specializing in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and Neuroscience.

Awards

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Fellow

2018-01-01
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Distinguished Member

2013-01-01
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Pennsylvania State University College of Information Sciences and Technology Senior Faculty Excellence in Research Award

2016-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General

Prerequisites

Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution

Application Checklist

  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV

Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.