Web Science and Digital Libraries Research Group

Born and raised in Budapest, Hungary, soccer was everything to me growing up. I played the sport for most of my life, and eventually to California to finish high school, hoping to take my soccer skills to the next level. But life threw me a curveball—or rather, a football. One day, the head coach of the football team at St. Mary's High School asked if I wanted to kick for the team. I thought to myself, "Why not?" So, I traded in my soccer cleats (kind of) and became the kicker for the football team.  Joining the football team was a completely different experience. I loved weightlifting already, but now I was part of a much larger team, with each person playing a unique role. I learned how critical every position was, and how everyone had to own their specific tasks to make the team succeed. This understanding of teamwork, where each individual has an essential role, shaped the way I approach challenges even today in my research.  After high school, I went on to play footb...

Hello Everyone! I am Jhon G. Botello from Colombia. I am an Engineer with a Master's in Industrial Engineering. I obtained these degrees at the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia. Recently, I started a new chapter in my academic life by joining the Web Science and Digital Libraries (WS-DL) research group at Old Dominion University (ODU) as a Ph.D. student in Computer Science under the supervision of Dr. Michele Weigle .  My interest in the field of Computer Science (CS) stems from the growing, important, and interesting relevance of technology in our society. Computer Science plays a crucial role in process automation, decision-making, and complex problem-solving. I believe that by combining my skills in Industrial Engineering, focused on data science and analysis, multivariate statistics, modeling, and simulation, with a Ph.D. in Computer Science , I will be able to contribute to the development of solutions to challenges of great interest in society. I am taking...

"Hello! Welcome to my introductory blog!" My name is Brian Hanson, Jr., and I enrolled as a doctoral student at Old Dominion University in the Spring of 2022 as a G-RISE Scholar under the direct co-supervision of Drs. Gymama Slaughter and Sampath Jayarathna . I am excited to undertake the study of biomedical research using machine learning and data analytics for the enhancement of wearable medical devices! My research interests include blood glucose prediction, machine learning, physiological models, and assistive technology for healthcare. Summer 2015 Meyerhoff Scholars 27th Cohort Summer Bridge Closing Ceremony My undergraduate background is interdisciplinary, with exposure primarily to Information Systems but as well Computer Engineering. At the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) , I enrolled as a Meyerhoff Scholar of the 27th cohort in the Fall of 2015 with ambitions of obtaining the highest degree possible in academia, a Doctor of Philosophy. Thankfully i...