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Fred Popowich is a Professor in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada. He holds adjunct positions at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Graduate Studies and is an Associate Member of SFU's Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science Program. His academic career began post-PhD (Cognitive Science/Artificial Intelligence, University of Edinburgh, 1989) and has spanned over three decades at SFU.
Education: PhD in Cognitive Science/Artificial Intelligence (University of Edinburgh, 1989); M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Computing Science (Simon Fraser University and University of Alberta, 1985/1982).
Research focuses on natural language processing (NLP), machine translation, intelligent systems, and big data applications. He directs SFU’s Big Data Initiative and leads the Natural Language Laboratory, supervising MSc/PhD students in computing science. His work includes developing systems for smart homes, toxic language detection in social media, and energy grid analysis.
Industry roles include co-founding Axonwave Software (as CTO/President) and contributing to technology commercialization. Current projects address EV charging impacts, personalized learning systems, and real-time load monitoring.
Publications span machine translation, sentiment analysis, and NLP applications in education and energy systems. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in healthcare, smart cities, and education.
