David A. Shamma

David Ayman Shamma is a distinguished computer scientist and industry researcher. He is currently a Researcher in the Human-Computer Interaction Center for AI at the Toyota Research Institute, focusing on the intersection of carbon neutrality and artificial intelligence. Previously, he served as Research Director at Yahoo Labs/Flickr, specializing in the blend of human-computer interaction and artificial intelligence. His research spans distributed systems, edge AI, and media experience, with over 30 patents and numerous publications in top-tier conferences and journals. His work has received extensive media coverage, including Wired, The New York Times, and the U.S. Library of Congress. He is an ACM Distinguished Member and IEEE Senior Member and actively contributes to the organization of academic conferences such as CHI and ACM MM. His academic credentials include a PhD in Computer Science from Northwestern University and bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of West Florida.

• 2021–Present·Toyota Research Institute·Researcher (Human-Computer Interaction Center for AI)
  • Conducting research on the application of carbon neutrality and artificial intelligence for environmental sustainability.
• 2017–2020·Toyota Research Institute·Senior Researcher
  • Focused on developing research on Internet of Things and artificial intelligence systems.
• 2016–2017·Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI)·Senior Scientist
  • Investigated AI sensors in wearable devices and their applications in dance clubs.
• 2006–2016·Yahoo Labs/Flickr·Research Director
  • Specialized in multimedia, human-computer interaction, and artificial intelligence.

• 2001–2005·Northwestern University·PhD
  • Research Area: Computer Science
• 2000–2001·University of West Florida·Master's Degree
  • Research Area: Human and Machine Cognition
• 1996–2000·University of West Florida·Bachelor's Degree
  • Research Area: Computer Science and Art