Denis Newman-Griffis

Denis Newman-Griffis is a skilled researcher and educator specializing in Data Science and responsible AI applications, currently serving as Co-Chair and Executive Group Member at the UK Young Academy, as well as a Research Fellow at the Research On Research Institute, leading the GRAIL project. As a Lecturer in Data Science at the University of Sheffield Information School, Denis focuses on the effectiveness and design of medical AI technologies, particularly for individuals with disabilities. Previous roles include Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh, where research concentrated on medical language analysis and information extraction related to patient function and disability, and extensive experience during a PhD at The Ohio State University, alongside a background in software development and educational support. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Computer Science from The Ohio State University and a BA in Computer Science/Russian from Carleton College.