Jake Aaron Qualls

Jake Qualls is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Arkansas State University, actively involved in the Governor’s Computer Science Initiative to expand computer science education in Arkansas schools. He emphasizes dedication, passion, and student engagement in his teaching philosophy.

His research spans diverse domains:

• Computer Science Education
• Artificial Intelligence applications in education and healthcare
• Medical Imaging analysis for disease diagnosis
• Bioinformatics and genomic data analysis

Recent publications demonstrate trends in AI/ML for reading assistance (dyslexia), medical imaging (lung cancer, Alzheimer’s, kidney tumors), and genetic data interpretation. His work combines transfer learning, U-Net models, and 3D convolutional networks to address healthcare challenges, while also advancing educational technology through font design research.

Jake Qualls is passionate about classroom interaction and lives by the philosophy: “Plant the seed and help it grow.” He collaborates with Arkansas educators to train future computer science teachers and explores interdisciplinary applications of AI through grants and research partnerships.

Personal interests include photography, art museums, and time with family. He resides in Jonesboro with his wife, dog Charles Barkly, and maintains a strong affinity for e-books, mountain travel, and Boston Bruins hockey.