About Humanity++

The concept of Humanity as the energy of collective benevolence refers to the idea that human beings, through their capacity for empathy, cooperation, and shared purpose, form an energetic force that can guide societies toward altruism and collective well-being. This vision highlights our interconnectedness and the potential for mutual care as a driving force to address global challenges, such as ecological crises.

Humanity++ envisions a future where the energy of collective benevolence empowers societies to transcend dysfunction, reconnect with their humanity, and build sustainable systems. Information Technologies like Generative AI, when responsibly developed and applied, can be a catalyst for this evolution—amplifying empathy, bridging divides, and enabling collective action for a just and sustainable world.

The term "Humanity++" represents an aspirational framework for humanity's evolution, emphasizing the amplification of collective benevolence to overcome systemic dysfunctions and adapt to existential challenges. It reflects the idea that humanity’s future lies not just in technological advancement but in an iterative process of strengthening empathy, cooperation, and ethical stewardship of knowledge and resources.

I am a multidisciplinary researcher, educator, artist, and systems thinker committed to fostering eco-centric transformation and advancing Humanity++'s vision of a future empowered by collective benevolence. My expertise spans Material Science & Engineering, Modeling & Simulation, Intelligent Systems, Information Visualization, and Experience Design, where I merge technology with sustainable, holistic methodologies to address global challenges.

With a strong technical foundation, I have developed applications for web platforms, the .NET framework, and open-source environments, crafting innovative data and decision-support systems. My dedication to education includes creating open-source curricula in Computer Science for Experience Design students, utilizing platforms like Processing and Unity to bridge technical and creative domains.

As an award-winning multimedia artist, I’ve designed internationally recognized jewelry and led workshops that combine art and computational design, fostering exploration and innovation. My research and creative pursuits center on promoting ecological balance through systems modeling and wellbeing economic frameworks, striving to align technological progress with sustainable development.

As a neurodivergent individual, I navigate challenges with resilience, empathy, and a deep commitment to human dynamics and compassion. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I collaborated with the UT Dallas Center for Brain Health on The Art of Kindness, a wellbeing initiative supporting university students. I am passionate about working with those dedicated to creating sustainable, human-centered solutions that harmonize local and global efforts—leveraging emerging technologies like Generative AI to amplify empathy, bridge divides, and inspire collective action for a just and sustainable world.

I completed my PhD in Computer Science at the University of North Texas in 2016, with an emphasis on Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning. My independent research has been presented at top AI conferences in Honolulu, Madrid, Zagreb, Budapest and other venues. Google Scholar

After completing my PhD, I began a 7-year journey as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Computer Science department of the University of Texas at Dallas. At UTD I taught computer architecture, machine learning, and developed a very popular natural language processing course. 

When I began teaching machine learning and natural language processing, there weren’t any textbooks suitable for the undergraduate classes. I created my own books which I made available for free to my students and sold to others on Amazon. 

I have witnessed my students get great jobs in Texas, Silicon Valley, and around the world based on the projects they could showcase after taking my classes. I am transferring what I taught at the university to online forums now so that anyone can take advantage of these materials to further their career. 

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