Prof. Pooya Moradian Zadeh is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Windsor, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and its applications in public health, social networks, and pandemic response. His research focuses on leveraging AI to address challenges like social isolation, disease surveillance, and healthcare accessibility. He has led interdisciplinary projects such as the $15 million INSPIRE initiative for pandemic preparedness and contributed to the WE-Spark Health Institute's COVID-19 Dashboard . Recognized for his teaching excellence, he received the 2024 Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award . His work involves collaborations with institutions like the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research and WE-Spark, addressing topics ranging from recommender systems to compassionate community approaches for vulnerable populations. He mentors students like Saghi Khani and Kameswara Peddada, guiding projects such as Simplified SCO on Wheels , which improves retail checkout processes. Research & Grants : Prof. Zadeh has secured grants totaling over $15M for pandemic response, AI-driven health solutions, and social network analysis. His teams develop algorithms for social isolation detection, personalized healthcare recommendations, and agent-based models for public health policy evaluation. He is also involved in advancing conversational AI for healthcare accessibility and optimizing team formation in digital networks. Labs & Collaborations : He leads projects at the University of Windsor’s 300 Ouellette Ave. campus and collaborates with industry and academic partners to bridge AI innovation with real-world health challenges. His work emphasizes ethical AI practices and community-focused solutions.











