Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Banafsheh Rekabdar is a leading expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Director of the Artificial Intelligence Lab in the Computer Science Department at Portland State University. Her work is central to Oregon’s growing AI landscape, focusing on the development of robust, real-world machine learning systems and Generative AI methods. An IEEE member with a deep background in Reinforcement Learning, Rekabdar bridges the gap between complex algorithmic research and practical deployment in perception and decision-making. She is a sought-after resource for insights into how AI technologies are evolving and their broader impact on technology and innovation. Her expertise is particularly relevant for those looking to understand the intersection of multimodal learning and decision-making.