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Director of AI Hub and Initiatives | AI-Driven Materials Chemist | Researcher in Renewable Energy and PhotochemistryI am a passionate and experienced researcher specializing in the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Materials Chemistry. As the Director of AI Hub and Initiatives at RIT, I lead efforts to leverage AI for transformative innovation in various domains.With a proven track record of securing over $1.2M in research funding as a Principal Investigator in a Primarily Undergraduate Chemistry Department, my research expertise spans organic photovoltaic devices, device nanomorphology, photochemistry, and computational modeling. Research and Leadership Expertise:• AI & Machine Learning: Driving advancements in materials chemistry through quantitative structure-activity relationships, improving photoactivity, and upscaling small molecule devices for industrial applications.• Organic Photovoltaic Devices: Leading efforts in efficiency improvement, mechanistic studies, and commercial-scale optimization of organic solar cells.• Device Nanomorphology: In-depth experience in molecular photophysics, intermolecular excited state theory, and computational modeling of nanomaterials.• 3D Nanocomposite Polymers: Researching superhydrophobic structures for next-generation non-stick surfaces and sustainable materials.• Photomechanical Effects: Innovating light-triggered shape memory and self-healing polymers, with a focus on liquid crystal networks and "lab-to-fab" transitions.Leadership & Strategic Impact:• Chair of Research & Scholarship Committee, Former Chair of Academic Senate.• Former Applications Scientist with experience in product development, now advancing AI-driven initiatives at RIT.I’m excited to explore new opportunities to drive cross-disciplinary innovations in AI, materials science, and renewable energy. Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate to push the boundaries of what's possible in these fields.

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