Lei Jiao is a Professor in the Department of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Agder's Faculty of Engineering and Science. Previously serving as an Associate Professor from May 2014 to October 2022, Dr. Jiao has established himself as a leading researcher in artificial intelligence, with particular expertise in Tsetlin Machines and their applications across diverse domains. PhD in Information and Communication Technology, University of Agder (2008-2012) Master of Engineering in Communication and Information System, Shandong University (2005-2008) Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication Engineering, Hunan University (2001-2005) Dr. Jiao's research spans multiple cutting-edge areas including interpretable artificial intelligence, wireless communication protocols, network resource allocation, and signal processing. His work on Tsetlin Machines has pioneered new approaches to machine learning that emphasize interpretability while maintaining high performance. The research group he contributes to at the University of Agder focuses on Autonomous and Cyber-Physical Systems (ACPS), Battery recycling, and the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR). Analysis of Dr. Jiao's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on interpretable AI systems, particularly through Tsetlin Machines. His work spans applications in GNSS jammer detection, crowd anomaly detection, DNA sequence classification, and hardware acceleration of machine learning models. The research consistently demonstrates how logical, rule-based approaches can provide transparent alternatives to traditional neural networks while maintaining competitive performance. Supervised numerous PhD students including Vojtech Halenka, Ahmed K. Kadhim, and Sindhusha Jeeru Mentored over 30 Master's thesis projects covering topics from Tsetlin Machines to signal processing and computer vision Collaborates extensively with Ole-Christoffer Granmo and other leading researchers in the AI field Dr. Jiao actively contributes to advancing the field through supervision of doctoral candidates, collaboration on major research projects, and development of novel machine learning approaches that balance performance with interpretability. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications across telecommunications, computer vision, and natural language processing domains.








