Nitesh V. Chawla

Nitesh V. Chawla is the Frank M. Freimann Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, serving as founding director of the Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society. He also holds concurrent faculty appointments in the Department of Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics (College of Science) and the Department of Information, Technology, Analytics and Operations (College of Business).

• Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering, University of South Florida, 2002
• M.S., Computer Science, University of South Florida, 2000
• B.E., Computer Science and Engineering, University of Poona, 1997

Chawla's research focuses on advancing artificial intelligence, data science, and network science to address societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. He applies machine learning and big data analytics to domains such as public health, peace processes, and community development, with an emphasis on ethical and translational impact.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Fellowships: AAAS, AAAI, ACM, IEEE
• Awards: IEEE CIS Outstanding Early Career, IBM Watson Faculty, IBM Big Data and Analytics, 1st Source Bank Technology Commercialization
• Honors: Rodney F. Ganey Award, Michiana 40 under 40

He founded the Inference Analytics and Learning (DIAL) Lab and co-founded Aunalytics, a data science software company. Affiliations span Notre Dame's Kellogg Institute, Kroc Institute, Liu Institute, Pulte Institute, Reilly Center, and Technology Ethics Center.