About Us
This is an excellent time to introduce the Spatial Computing Lab at Emory. Here, we focus on a range of spatial research topics, from foundational work on low-level database systems optimized for spatial and temporal data, to extracting valuable insights and simulating life for advanced studies. Our expertise is deeply rooted in spatial computing.
Overview
At the Spatial Computing Lab at Emory University, our research spans a broad spectrum of spatial topics, from foundational work on low-level database systems optimized for handling spatial and temporal data to advanced methods for extracting meaningful insights and simulating real-world scenarios for cutting-edge studies. Our team specializes in leveraging spatial computing to address complex challenges, enabling innovative solutions in fields such as geospatial analytics, mobility data science, and large-scale data processing. Our expertise is deeply rooted in developing efficient, scalable technologies that push the boundaries of spatial data science.
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Principal Investigator (PI)
Andreas joined Emory in 2022 and has been contributing to advancing research in spatio-temporal data mining, organizing academic conferences, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations in fields such as transportation, epidemiology, social science, and urban computing.
Andreas Züfle
I am an Associate Professor at Emory University specializing in spatio-temporal data mining and Geosimulation, with applications in transportation, epidemiology, and urban computing. I have received multiple awards for my contributions to spatial data science and am actively involved in organizing conferences and collaborative research projects, seeking motivated students and postdocs for interdisciplinary work.
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Ph.D. Student
Ruochen Kong received B.S. dual majored in Computer Science and Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, M.S. in Computer Science from Emory University, and is currently pursuing Ph.D. in Computer Science and Informatics at Emory University.
Ruochen Kong
I have been a Ph.D. student in Spatial Computing Lab at Emory since Fall 2023. My current research focused on simulating infectious diseases with possible data bias to understand the potential bias problem exists in recently widespread data-driven prediction models.
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Ph.D. Student
Yueyang has been a Ph.D. student since 2023, currently engaged in research and coursework to complete his second year.
Yueyang Liu
My name is Yueyang Liu and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science at Emory University, working under the guidance of Professor Andreas Züfle. Before joining Emory, I obtained my Master’s degree from American University in Washington, D.C. My research interests primarily focus on data mining in high-dimensional / spatial data, as well as machine learning in natural language processing.
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Ph.D. Student
Hossein has been a Ph.D. student since 2022 and contributes to the lab by managing the website, organizing events, and facilitating communication.
Hossein Amiri
I am a third-year PhD student at Emory University’s Spatial Computing Lab with a background in software engineering, high-performance computing, and parallel processing. My research focuses on large-scale spatial data problems and mobility data science, using low-level programming and high-performance clusters to develop efficient solutions. I work on projects related to healthcare, epidemiology, simulation data generation, and spatial computing to address complex, real-world challenges.
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After exploring the projects, if you find any of them interesting, please contact Andreas Zufle and let him know why you believe you are a good fit. If you are interested in more than one project, be sure to mention all the projects you are interested in and provide details about your relevant qualifications.