Robert Schuler

Dr. Robert Schuler is a Senior Computer Scientist and Research Lead at the Information Sciences Institute (ISI) of the University of Southern California. He serves as the technical lead for the NIH/NIDCR-funded FaceBase Data Hub (www.facebase.org) and has pioneered large-scale research data Grids, including the Biomedical Informatics Research Network (BIRN), the Globus Project, and the Earth System Grid. His career spans academia, industry, and entrepreneurship, with expertise in database systems, data management, and distributed computing.

• Education: Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Computer Science from USC

His research focuses on advancing scientific data management frameworks for collaborative research in craniofacial biology, neuroimaging, climate science, and enterprise applications. He has also contributed to digital rights management (via Xerox/ContentGuard) and enterprise monitoring systems (Candle Corp).

• Email: schuler@isi.edu