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Jim Samuel is an Associate Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Informatics Program at the Bloustein School. He is an information and artificial intelligence (AI) scientist, with significant industry experience in finance, technology, entrepreneurship and data analytics. Dr. Samuel’s primary research covers human intelligence and artificial intelligences interaction and information philosophy.  Dr. Samuel’s applied research focuses on the optimal use of big data and smart data driven AI applications, textual analytics, natural language processing and artificially intelligent public opinion informatics. His expertise extends to socioeconomic implications of AI, applied machine learning, social media analytics, AI education and AI bias. Dr. Samuel completed his Ph.D. from the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College – City University of New York, and he also has M.Arch and M.B.A (International Finance) degrees.  Dr. Samuel has worked with large multinational financial services corporations, and advises businesses and organizations on data analytics and AI driven value creation strategies. He is passionate about research driven thought leadership in AI, information philosophy, analytics and informatics. 

1. Published & produced mixed-methods researcher who lives for impactful applications of psychometric, qualitative, and analytical tools to explore, facilitate, & better value the complex dimensions of human experience 2. Background in clinical research, healthcare, and behavioral science with institutional experience developing, testing, and implementing both client- and sponsor-facing health technologies across web/mobile platforms 3. Expertise in research design, mixed-methods strategies, and statistical modeling of behavior; experience in capturing and leveraging large datasets to derive insights about impacts, values, and potential