College of Staten Island Professor Mikael Vejdemo-Johansson has been elected a full member of Sigma Xi, an international, multidisciplinary scientific research honor society that recognizes researchers for noteworthy achievements across science and engineering.
Vejdemo-Johansson, a professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at CSI who is also a member of the CUNY Graduate Center faculty, was recognized for his work spanning mathematics, computer science, and data science. His research applies mathematical tools to complex problems in areas including machine learning, computer vision, robotics, and data analysis.
The Sigma Xi recognition also highlights Vejdemo-Johansson’s broader contributions to research and academic community-building. His recent National Science Foundation grants, for example, have supported the participation of U.S.-based Ph.D. students in the Young Topologist Meetings in Europe, helping create opportunities for students to engage with an international research community. Read more...
