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AI Research Communities of Excellence

Join our AI Research Communities of Excellence (AI RCoE) to connect with interdisciplinary faculty and drive convergent research. AI RCoE connects AI and data experts with domain researchers to generate proposals, position researchers for external funding, and advance responsible AI applications while addressing societal challenges.

The key areas of focus align with the strategic research initiatives of the Office of Research and Partnership:

  • AI-Driven Health Care Innovation
  • Promise of Fusion Energy
  • Future of Sustainable Mining and Critical Minerals
  • National Security in Space

Active RCoE AI Associate Directors and Faculty Leads 

  • AI + Arts: Pete Froslie 

  • AI + EEES (Earth, Environment, and Ecosystems): Malak Tfaily 

  • AI + Health: Srikar Adhikari 

  • AI + Humanities: Ken McAllister 

  • AI + Management and Innovation: Yong Ge and Gondy Leroy 

  • AI + Science: Chi-kwan “CK” Chan 

  • AI + Trustworthiness and Privacy: Ravi Tandon 

  • AZ REMADE - Arizona Renewable Energy Materials Discovery


AI RCoE Members receive regular notifications and invitations for upcoming AI RCoE activities. Members are expected to engage with at least one AI RCoE activity per semester.

Sign up for an RCoE