Mahdi Hashemi

Mahdi Hashemi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Sciences and Technology at George Mason University. He holds a PhD in Computing and Information from the University of Pittsburgh. As the founding director of the Machine Learning and Urban Computing Group, his research focuses on intelligent transportation systems, spatial-temporal data mining, and combating online misinformation.

Education:

• PhD, Computing and Information, University of Pittsburgh

Research Interests: Dr. Hashemi’s work spans interdisciplinary areas including machine learning applications in urban environments, predictive analytics for transportation systems, and developing algorithms to detect and mitigate online misinformation. His expertise bridges data science with real-world challenges in smart cities and digital security.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Machine Learning and Urban Computing Group, fostering innovation at the intersection of AI and urban informatics.

Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advisees listed in the provided text.