Research Focus
"Knowledge Graphs, Ontologies, and Neurosymbolic AI"
Abstract: As the director of the Knowledge and Semantic Technologies (KASTLE) laboratory, Dr. Shimizu's research program focuses intensely on the development of knowledge graphs (KGs) and ontologies. His methodology primarily relies on pattern-based and modular design principles. A cutting-edge aspect of his current work involves integrating these semantic structures in and alongside large neural systems, paving the way for advancements in neurosymbolic Artificial Intelligence.
Biography
Cogan Shimizu is an assistant professor of computer science at Wright State University, in Dayton, Ohio, where he directs the Knowledge and Semantic Technologies (KASTLE) laboratory. Shimizu's research program focuses on the development of knowledge graphs (KGs) and ontologies, primarily using pattern-based and modular design, including their use in and alongside large neural systems (i.e., neurosymbolic AI). The lab also develops methods and resources for teaching knowledge engineering.
Previous to this, he was a a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Data Semantics Lab at Kansas State University. A full breakdown of his research can be found on KASTLE lab's Website.