Hamdi Kavak - Research Fellow

Hamdi Kavak is an Assistant Professor at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, who blends his academic prowess with a diverse professional background that includes military service. With a focus on data science, he leads interdisciplinary research projects involving participants ranging from high school students to full professors. Over his tenure, he has mentored 42 researchers and contributed significantly to the field, publishing 18 research papers, chairing PhD committees, and securing funding for multiple projects. Hamdi's expertise encompasses a wide array of technologies including Python, Java, and various machine learning solutions. Prior to his current role, Hamdi held positions at George Mason University's College of Science and the ODU Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center (VMASC), where he worked on cutting-edge projects such as urban simulations and developing frameworks for agent-based models. With a solid academic background including a Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation from Old Dominion University, Hamdi brings a wealth of experience in both academia and industry, enriching the field of computer engineering and data science through his research, teaching, and leadership roles.