Shamkant Navathe

Shamkant Navathe - Professor of Computer Science

Dr. Shamkant Navathe has been a faculty member at Georgia Tech's School of Computer Science since 1990. His research focuses on database systems, data integration, bioinformatics, and visualization. He currently serves as the Bioengineering PhD and MS Coordinator for the College of Computing. His affiliations include the School of Computer Science, Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics, and Institute for People and Technology (IPaT).

Key research areas include database modeling, data mining, and knowledge discovery. He has contributed to foundational textbooks like Fundamentals of Database Systems and pioneered work in semantic indexing, graph databases, and fairness in machine learning systems. His recent projects address challenges in smart mobility, disaster monitoring via social media, and healthcare analytics using physician notes.

His publications span topics from data lake monitoring to clash resolution in construction, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration. Though no awards are explicitly listed, his work has influenced both academic and industrial database practices globally.

He advises on interdisciplinary projects involving bioinformatics and engineering design, though no specific students are listed here. His lab activities emphasize visualization tools (e.g., VIGOR), graph query systems, and declarative fairness frameworks like Omnifair.