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Edward R. Sykes is an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph in the School of Computer Science, within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He also holds appointments as an Adjunct Associate Professor at McMaster University and an Affiliate Scientist at the KITE Research Institute (University of Toronto). His research focuses on applied AI in healthcare, targeting chronic disease management, elder care, and healthcare accessibility through wearable computing and smart clothing.
Research trends include:
- Developing AI models for chronic disease diagnostics (cardiovascular disease, diabetes).
- Creating predictive systems for fracture risk and fall detection in seniors.
- Building telemedicine platforms (e.g., RemoteHealthConnect, MyHealthPortal) to address rural healthcare disparities.
- Leveraging multi-modal datasets (biological, audio, video) and wearable devices for real-time health monitoring.
Scientific awards highlight his impact:
- NSERC Synergy Award for Innovation (2021) [$100,000]
- Minister’s Award of Excellence (2020)
- NSERC Canadian Graduate Scholarship (2011)
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2011)
Advising and grants reflect leadership in applied research:
- Supervised over 20 undergraduate capstone projects.
- Founded the Centre for Applied AI at Sheridan College, securing $15M+ in funding and partnerships with IBM, Apple, and Telus.
- Collaborates with KITE and McMaster University on AI-driven healthcare solutions.
Labs and teams include the AI Lab at Guelph and leadership in the Centre for Applied AI, focusing on industry-community partnerships for scalable health innovations.
