I'm excited to announce the launch of a new course, Culinary Anthropology for the upcoming fall semester. The course aims to explore the intersection of culture and cuisine, examining the societal impact of food throughout history. This interdisciplinary course will encourage students to engage with...
This course is a unique exploration of how time is perceived, portrayed, and questioned in literature and philosophy. Readings will span a wide spectrum from Proust's reflective introspections to Einstein's theoretical physics. By exploring the varied interpretations of time in different cultural...
This interdisciplinary course explores the role of food in human societies from prehistoric times to the modern era. By examining food-related rituals, symbolism, economic systems, and power dynamics, students will understand how cuisine shapes and reflects culture. Fieldwork will include visits to...
I'm humbled to share that I have been awarded the Turing Award for my contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. The Turing Award, often referred to as the 'Nobel Prize of Computing', recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions of lasting importance to computing. The...