Andras Zsom

Andras Zsom is an Assistant Professor of the Practice of Data Science at Brown University's Data Science Institute, serving as Director of Graduate Studies. He has held roles at the Center for Computation and Visualization (CCV), managing data science teams and collaborating across academic disciplines since 2015. His career includes postdoctoral research at MIT and a PhD from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Germany, where he specialized in astrophysics.

Education background: PhD in Astrophysics from Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (Heidelberg, Germany), Postdoctoral Researcher at MIT.

Research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of data science, including machine learning for climate modeling, exoplanet research, and historical data analysis. Notable projects include analyzing Arctic ice dynamics, wearable sensor data for medical diagnosis, and computational methods in humanities. His work bridges traditional astrophysics with modern data-driven approaches to address environmental and scientific challenges.

Teaching and mentorship: Developed and teaches the course DATA1030: Hands-on Data Science, transitioning from part-time faculty (2019) to his current full-time role (2021). Engaged in graduate education leadership through his Director of Graduate Studies role.

Labs/Teams: Manages a data science team at CCV, collaborating with faculty, postdocs, and students on diverse projects. Research interests span environmental science, exoplanet atmospheres, and computational methods in humanities.