Joseph A. Insley

Joseph A. Insley is the Team Lead for Visualization & Data Analytics at Argonne National Laboratory’s Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF) and an Associate Research Professor at Northern Illinois University (NIU) in the School of Art and Design. He specializes in developing parallel and scalable methods for data analysis and visualization, with a focus on immersive virtual and augmented reality environments. His work bridges scientific computing and artistic expression through collaborations with researchers and public outreach initiatives.

• MFA and MS in Computer Science from University of Illinois at Chicago

Research Interests:
Insley’s research spans high-performance computing, scientific visualization, and interdisciplinary applications of data analytics. His team at ALCF supports users across diverse scientific domains, while his academic role at NIU explores the intersection of computer science and digital art.

Scientific Achievements:

• ACM Gordon Bell Finalist (Honorable Mention)
• R&D100 Award winner
• Over 70 peer-reviewed publications
• Featured on the cover of Nature journal

Labs & Collaborations:
Co-leads NIU’s Data, Devices and Interaction Laboratory (ddiLab) with Michael Papka, fostering cross-disciplinary research between computer science and art/design students.