Ganesh Baliga

Ganesh Baliga, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rowan University's College of Science & Mathematics. His work bridges computational theory with medical applications, focusing on advancing neuropsychological testing through digital technologies and algorithm development.

• Education: B.Tech. and M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Bombay; M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer and Information Sciences from University of Delaware

Dr. Baliga's research interests span:

• Digital Health (specifically neurocognitive assessment)
• Machine Learning applications in cognitive disorder detection
• Algorithm Design for computational intractability
• Cloud Computing infrastructure
• Object-Oriented software development
• Mobile and Distributed Computing

The publication trends reveal:

• Development of digital neuropsychological tools
• Integration of latency metrics in cognitive analysis
• Algorithmic approaches to early dementia detection
• Cloud-based frameworks for health data
• Collaborative studies on Mild Cognitive Impairment
• Emerging focus on post-COVID cognitive impacts

Scientific Awards:

• Osteopathic Heritage Foundation grant (2021) for Long-Haul COVID research
• New Jersey Health Foundation Innovation Grant (2019-2020) for Early Dementia Detection
• NSF TUES grant (2012-2017) for algorithm curriculum development
• Perka Inc. sponsored research (2015-2018)

Dr. Baliga has advised multiple research teams through his academic projects, including:

• Co-PI for Perka Lab (2015-2018)
• Co-PI for NSF TUES grant on algorithm education (2012-2017)
• PI for Early Dementia Detection (2019-2020)
• Co-PI for Long-Haul COVID Neuropsychological Study (2021)

His work contributes to the Computational Neuropsychology Lab at Rowan University, where interdisciplinary teams combine computer science and medical research to develop innovative assessment technologies.