Charles F. Vardeman II

Charles F. Vardeman II is a Research Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, where he also holds an appointment at the Center for Research Computing (CRC). He earned his B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemistry from Notre Dame, focusing on theoretical chemistry and molecular dynamics simulations of nano-metallic and glassy systems. His research integrates computational models with linked data and semantic web principles, emphasizing ontology design patterns (ODPs) to enhance data integration and discovery. He explores AI-driven approaches for knowledge representation in machine learning and symbolic neural networks.

Education: B.S. in Chemistry (Notre Dame), Ph.D. in Theoretical Chemistry (Notre Dame).

Research interests include computational modeling, semantic web technologies, ontology engineering, and the application of AI to material science and environmental sustainability. His work bridges domains like molecular dynamics simulations, geospatial data systems, and cyberinfrastructure design. Recent projects address hurricane risk assessment, resilient building design, and open-source molecular dynamics tools like OpenMD.

Publications focus on advancing open-source computational tools, ontology-driven data integration, and interdisciplinary cyberinfrastructure. Notable contributions include developing the OpenMD molecular dynamics engine and frameworks for geospatial data interoperability.

He has contributed to initiatives like the Cyberinfrastructure Center of Excellence and CyberEye for disaster response systems. His efforts emphasize linking computational experiments with real-world applications through semantic technologies.