Ken Pu

Ken Pu is an Associate Professor of Computer Science in the Faculty of Science at Ontario Tech University. His research focuses on open data accessibility, pervasive mobile devices, and human-centric database interaction. He leads the Software Quality Research Lab, aiming to democratize open data exploration through touch-screen and voice recognition technologies. Dr. Pu holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (2005), with prior roles including Software Engineer at IBM in Silicon Valley and Undergraduate Program Director in Computer Science (2013).

• Education:
• PhD in Computer Science, University of Toronto (2005)
• MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto
• BASc in Engineering Science, University of Toronto

Research Interests: Dr. Pu investigates methods to bridge the gap between raw open datasets and public understanding. His lab develops tools for intuitive data exploration on mobile devices, emphasizing accessibility and user control. Recent work includes mapping federal open data in Canada, the U.S., and Great Britain to enhance governmental transparency.

Labs/Teams: Software Quality Research Lab focuses on humanizing open data through innovative interaction models.