معرفی
Daniel L. Silver is a Professor in the Jodrey School of Computer Science at Acadia University and former Director of the Acadia Institute for Data Analytics. He is also Professor of Business Informatics in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University. His research centers on machine learning, data mining, user modeling, robotics, and intelligent systems, with applications in medicine and business analytics.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Western Ontario (in progress)
- M.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Western Ontario
- B.Sc. (Honours), Acadia University
Research Interests:
Dr. Silver’s primary focus is Machine Learning and Transfer Learning, particularly how knowledge can be consolidated and transferred between tasks in neural networks. He has contributed to user modeling, adaptive interfaces, handheld technology, robotics, and web-centric applications. His work bridges theoretical advances in AI with practical impacts in medical diagnostics and business intelligence.
Leadership & Service:
He served as President of the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Association (2009–2011), sits on the ChaLearn Board of Directors, and founded the Acadia Robot Programming Competitions. Since 2006 he has been the FIRST LEGO League Partner for Nova Scotia and was named an Honorary Colonel in the RCAF in 2014.
Awards & Honors:
- Science Champion Award (2011) – Nova Scotia Discovery Centre
- Honorary Colonel, RCAF 14 Wing Software Engineering Squadron (2014)
Labs & Initiatives:
He directs the Intelligent Information Technology Research Laboratory (IITRL) and leads the ML3 (Machine Life-Long Learning) initiative at Acadia, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in data analytics and AI.
