My research is focused on developing novel AI solutions for tackling problems faced by marginalized communities around the world. Among other things, we have developed HEALER and CHANGE, two AI decision support systems which can reduce incidence of HIV (and other STIs) among homeless youth in America. We have also recently developed TRIM-AI, an AI decision support system that helps Jacaranda Health (a non-profit in Kenya) to accurately triage medical symptoms faced by pregnant women and new mothers in Kenya. For low-resource farmers, we have developed AI-driven profit prediction systems for Indian farmers which can help in the economic empowerment of these farmers. We have also developed decision support systems which can aid in the social empowerment of poor farmers in Chattisgarh, India.
Our research is in real world use in the form of decision aids to assist Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations. For example, HEALER and CHANGE have been deployed at three non-profits in Los Angeles: Safe Place for Youth, My Friend's Place and Los Angeles LGBT center. Further, TRIM-AI is in continuous deployment at Jacaranda Health since July 2022.
Here is some recent media coverage about our work which can help to give you a high level idea about the project and the research problems that arise in this domain.
