Inaugural Hasso Plattner Endowed Chair in Artificial Intelligence

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When: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Time: Lecture 4pm – 5pm, followed by a brief reception
Location: Beall Applied Innovation (The Cove)
University of California, Irvine 5270 California Ave # 100, Irvine, CA 92617

Professor Padhraic Smyth has been appointed the inaugural Hasso Plattner Endowed Chair in Artificial Intelligence at the University of California, Irvine.

Prof. Smyth has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence throughout his distinguished career.  Over the past four decades, his research has focused on the development of theories and algorithms for machine learning, with a particular emphasis on probabilistic and statistical methods that have set the foundation for transformative advances across diverse fields such as climate science, medicine, and digital humanities.  In recent years, Prof. Smyth has directed his research towards human-AI collaboration and algorithmic fairness.  His work has not only pushed the boundaries of theoretical AI but has also led to practical applications that positively impact society.

A public lecture, followed by a brief reception, will take place at Beall Applied Innovation (5270 California Avenue) on the UC Irvine campus on Tuesday, June 3 from 4pm.

This event will provide an opportunity to hear from Prof. Smyth about the future of AI and his impact on the field. It will also recognize the generous contribution from SAP for the establishment of this endowed chair and feature remarks from SAP Chief Technology Officer Philipp Herzig.