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Professor Dhaval Thakker is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) at the University of Hull, within the School of Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering. With over 15 years of experience in EU and industrial projects, his research focuses on applying AI and IoT to societal challenges such as Smart Cities, Digital Health, and Circular Economy.
Education:
- MSc in Data Communication Systems (Brunel University London, 2003–2004)
- PhD in Computer Science (Nottingham Trent University, 2008)
Research Interests: Professor Thakker’s interdisciplinary work spans AI, IoT, Smart Cities, Digital Health, and Circular Economy. He explores applications in healthcare decision support, disaster management, and ethical AI frameworks. His research emphasizes societal impact, leveraging technologies like knowledge graphs and explainable AI for responsible innovation.
Awards:
- Best Paper Award at 10th IEEE IoT/Big Data/AI Conference (2019)
- Best Paper Award at European Semantic Web Conference (2015)
Grants & Projects:
- Lead investigator in projects totaling over £4 million, funded by Innovate UK, EPSRC, and others.
- Notable projects include IoT-driven air quality solutions, predictive manufacturing systems, and AI frameworks for legal institutional memory.
Labs & Collaborations: Previously led the IoT Innovation Lab at the University of Bradford and contributed to research strategy in the University’s Research Practice Innovation Group. Collaborates internationally, including with IIT Madras on air quality projects.
