SimCloud

Similarity-aware Data Analysis in Cloud-based Systems

Project Participants

Project Lead

Yas Silva, Ph.D.
Loyola University Chicago
ysliva1@luc.edu
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Yas Silva is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Loyola University Chicago. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University. His research focuses on big data/social media analytics, data management systems, cyberbullying detection, and Computer Science Education research.

Faculty Collaborator

Maria Camila Nardini Barioni
Universidade Federal de Uberlândia - UFU
camila.barioni@ufu.br
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Camila is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at UFU. Dr. Barioni's research areas include database management and data analysis with an emphasis on problems that require efficient similarity operations and access methods. Camila visited ASU in 2020 and continued her participation in the project afterwards.

Faculty Collaborator

Humberto Razente
Universidade Federal de Uberlândia - UFU
humberto.razente@ufu.br
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Humberto is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at UFU. His research focuses on data structures and algorithms for efficient similarity search and data mining. Humberto visited ASU in 2020 and continued his participation in the project afterwards.

Undergraduate Researcher

Juan Martinez
Loyola University Chicago
jmartinez29@luc.edu
Juan Martinez is an undergraduate senior at Loyola University Chicago studying Computer Science. His interests within the discipline include programming and problem solving. Juan began participating in the project since August of 2022.

Previous Participants

Undergraduate Researcher

Pedro Castro Cea
Loyola University Chicago
pcastro@luc.edu
Pedro is currently working towards obtaining a Bachelor of Computer Science from the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago. He plans to graduate in 2025.

Graduate Researcher

Jeffrey Ricketts-Hagan
Loyola University Chicago
jrickettshagan@luc.edu
Jeffrey is currently a graduate student at Loyola pursuing a degree in Software Engineering. He plans to continue working in the Data Engineering Field and expand to include Cloud Computing.

Faculty Collaborator

Chuitian Rong
Tianjin Polytechnic University
chuitian@tjpu.edu.cn
Chuitian Rong is an Associate Professor at Tianjin Polytechnic University. He received his Ph.D. degree from the Renmin University of China. His research interests include big data analysis, cloud computing, information retrieval, and database system. Chuitian visited ASU in 2016 and continued his participation in the project afterwards.

Undergraduate Researcher

Steven Anderson
Arizona State University
srande12@asu.edu
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Steven is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Applied Computing with a minor in Business at Arizona State University and expects to graduate in Spring of 2022. His interests include data science, automation, and cryptography.

Undergraduate Researcher

Cole Bell
Arizona State University
cbell23@asu.edu
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Cole is an undergraduate student at ASU pursuing a degree in applied computing with a minor in communications and is interested in software development.

Undergraduate Researcher

Shunbo (Steven) Hu
Arizona State University
shunbohu@asu.edu
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Steven is a student in the Applied Computing - Cyber Security program at ASU also majoring in Electrical System Engineering. He expects to graduate in Spring of 2021. Update: Steven graduated in May 2021 and will pursue a M.S. degree in Software Eng. from ASU.

Undergraduate Researcher

Bradley Pada
Arizona State University
bdpada@asu.edu
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Bradley is currently an undergraduate student at ASU pursuing a degree in Applied Computing - Cybersecurity and also working towards a minor in Political Science. After graduating from ASU, Bradley plans to have a career in the Cybersecurity field or in other Computer Science related opportunities.

Undergraduate Researcher

Raj Bobra
Arizona State University
rbobra@asu.edu
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Raj is an undergraduate student at ASU majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Technological entrepreneurship. He plans to pursue a career in Software development and wants to develop technological solutions to solve societal problems.

Undergraduate Researcher

Tim Raymer
Arizona State University
teraymer@asu.edu
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Timothy Raymer is an Applied Computing student at ASU West who is looking to graduate in December 2020. His current areas of interests are Big Data analysis, software development, and game development. Update: Tim graduated in December 2020.

Undergraduate Researcher

Manuel Sandoval
Arizona State University
mosandov@asu.edu
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Manuel is an Applied Mathematics undergraduate in ASU’s New College Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. His interests are in computational and data science. Update: Manuel graduated in May 2019 but continues collaborating in this project.

Undergraduate Researcher

Paige Diana
Arizona State University
pdiana@asu.edu
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Paige is an undergraduate student at ASU pursuing a bachelor's degree in Applied Computing. She is a member of Barrett the Honors College. Her current research interests are big data analysis, cyberbullying solutions, and bioinformatics.

Undergraduate Researcher

Caitlyn Huff
Arizona State University
cjhuff2@asu.edu
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Caitlyn Huff is currently a student at Arizona State University pursuing her undergraduate degree in Applied Computing and moving towards a minor in Studio Art. Her interests are in big data analysis and game development.

Undergraduate Researcher

Logan Beermann
Arizona State University
lbeerman@asu.edu
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Logan is an undergraduate student on the ASU-West campus working to get a BS degree in Applied computing with a certificate in IAP. He plans to graduate in spring of 2022 and is currently interested in cyber security.

Undergraduate Researcher

Diana Prado
Arizona State University
Diana.Prado@asu.edu
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Diana Prado is pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Computing with a focus in Cyber Security and a minor in Psychology at Arizona State University. Update: Diana graduated in December 2019.

Undergraduate Researcher

Xavier Wallace
Arizona State University
Xavier.G.Wallace@asu.edu
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Xavier is dual majoring in Applied Computing and The Future of Innovation in Society. He is a member of Barrett the Honors College, the Undergraduate Student Government and the Society of West ASU Gamers. Update: Xavier graduated in December 2019.

Undergraduate Researcher

Kartik Gupta
Arizona State University
kgupta31@asu.edu
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Kartik is pursuing a bachelor’s of science in Computer Science with a minor in business. He previously participated in research focused on multi-robot coordination systems. His research interests include big data analysis and artificial intelligence. He plans to graduate in Spring 2020.

Undergraduate Researcher

Emerson Cristal
Arizona State University
ecristal@asu.edu
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Emerson is an undergraduate student at ASU's West campus pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Applied Computing. He is planning a career in software development after graduation in December 2018. His other interests in the field of Computer Science include Big Data and Networks.

Undergraduate Researcher

Jeremy Starks
Arizona State University
Jeremy.Starks@asu.edu
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Jeremy is an Applied Computing undergraduate in the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences. His studies focus on database systems and big data analysis, and expects to graduate in the fall of 2017. He is currently an IT professional, and considering progression into distributed computing.

Undergraduate Researcher

Nathan Middlebrook
Arizona State University
nathan.middlebrook@asu.edu
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Nathan is pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Applied Computing and has an interest in video game development. He plans to graduate from Arizona State University in 2018 and is considering graduate studies. Update: Nathan graduated in Dec. 2017.

Undergraduate Researcher

Anton Debruyn
Arizona State University
adebruyn@asu.edu
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Anton is pursuing a BS in Applied Computing, with a focus in database systems at the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Science, School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences. He expects to graduate in Fall'16, and also works as a .Net/SQL Developer in the Phoenix Metro Area. Update: Anthon graduated in Dec. 2016.

Undergraduate Researcher

Adelbert (A.J.) Wadsworth
Arizona State University
ajwadsworth@asu.edu
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A.J. Wadsworth is currently enrolled as a student at ASU's New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, where he is studying Applied Computing. He plans to graduate in December of 2015 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Computing, and is considering graduate studies. Update: A.J. graduated in December 2015.

Undergraduate Researcher

Kyle Brown
Arizona State University
kabrow17@asu.edu
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Kyle is currently working towards obtaining a Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Computing from the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at ASU West. He plans to graduate in 2015 and pursue a career in a Database related field. Update: Kyle graduated in December 2015.

Undergraduate Researcher

Lisa M. Tsosie
Arizona State University
lmtsosi1@asu.edu
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Lisa Tsosie is pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Applied Computing with a concentration in Databases at the Arizona State University's New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. She is currently exploring graduate study opportunities. Update: Lisa graduated in December 2014.

Undergraduate Researcher

Kyle Gervais
Arizona State University
Kyle.Gervais@asu.edu
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Kyle is pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Applied Computing with a concentration in Networking and Distributed Processes at Arizona State University. He will graduate in May of 2015 and is considering graduate studies or research opportunities. Update: Kyle graduated in May 2015.

Undergraduate Researcher

Tim A. Matti
Arizona State University
tmatti@asu.edu
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Tim Matti is pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Applied Computing with a concentration in Networking and Distributed Processes. He plans to graduate from Arizona State University in May 2014 and is considering graduate studies. Update: Tim graduated in May 2014.

Undergraduate Researcher

Jason M. Reed
Arizona State University
jmreed3@asu.edu
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Jason Reed is pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Applied Computing with a concentration in Networks and Distributed Processing at Arizona State University. He plans to apply to graduate programs to continue reseach and pursue a Ph.D. in Computer Science. Update: Jason graduated in Dec. 2012.