Amit Sheth

Amit Sheth is an accomplished Educator, Researcher, and Entrepreneur known for his work in Computing for Human Experience incorporating AI, knowledge-infused learning, and semantic computing.

His research focuses on areas such as knowledge-infused learning, explainable AI, personalized and public health, social good, disaster management, and decision-making in scenarios with misinformation.

With an impressive publication record and high citations, Amit Sheth has received recognition as a top author in Computer Science globally and is a fellow of prestigious organizations like ACM, AAAI, AAAS, and IEEE.

He has a strong academic background, holding a PhD and MS in Computer & Information Science from The Ohio State University, and a BE (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.

Amit has played pivotal roles in various organizations including as the Founding Director of the Artificial Intelligence Institute at the University of South Carolina and as a Former Fellow at ACM, AAAI, and AAAS.

He has been involved in the founding and leadership of multiple companies like Cognovi Labs, Taalee, and Semagix, which stem from his university research work, leading to commercial products and applications.

Amit Sheth has received numerous awards for his research innovations including the IEEE TCSVC Research Innovation and has been recognized for his contribution to academia and entrepreneurship.

Besides his professional achievements, his most valued accomplishment is the success of his Ph.D. students and postdocs who have excelled in academia, industry research, and entrepreneurship, with many achieving high citation counts.