Research Associates

William D. Duncan, PhD, Philosophy, University at Buffalo
Research Associate, Department of Philosophy,
University at Buffalo

Ontologist; Artificial Intelligence, and Health Informatics Researcher
College of Dentistry, University of Florida

Email: wdduncan@gmail.com

ResearchGate

David Kasmier, PhD, University of Southern California
Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Research Assistant, National Center for Ontological Research (NCOR)
Department of Philosophy, University at Buffalo

Research interests: Formal ontology, applied ontology, government ontology

Contact: davekasmier@gmail.com       

Hedi Karry, PhD, Applied Informatics, University of Franche-Comté, France
EIC Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence

Academic research in industrial settings provides invaluable insights into the deployment of Semantic AI in complex industrial environments, contributing to the digital transformation of key sectors. He is committed to responsible AI and advancing the global AI ecosystem, with a focus on technologies that benefit both industry and society. Hedi's work continues to influence the future of AI in Europe and globally.

Visit: European Innovation Council

David R. Koepsell, JD, PhD, University at Buffalo
Founder, EncrypGen, Inc.
Research Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy,
University at Buffalo

Research interests: Applied ontology, research ethics, biomedical ethics, machine learning, blockchain.

Contact: koepsell@buffalo.edu

Visit: David R. Koepsell

Jobst Landgrebe, MD, PhD, University of Göttingen
Research Associate, Department of Philosophy,
University at Buffalo
Founding and Managing Director, Cognotekt Corporation, Cologne

Research interests: Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy of Science, Theory of Complex Systems

Contact: jobst.landgrebe@cognotekt.com

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David Limbaugh, PhD, Philosophy, University at Buffalo
Research Associate, Department of Philosophy,
University at Buffalo

Senior Ontologist, Department of Defense

Contact: davidglimbaugh@gmail.com

Michael Rabenberg, PhD, Harvard University
Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Biomedical Informatics, University at Buffalo

Research Interests: Applied Ontology (especially Biomedical Ontology), Foundations of Ontology (especially Basic Formal Ontology), Normative Ethics, and Bioethics.

Contact: rabenbergm@gmail.com

Ryan. A. Riccucci, Division Chief, US Border Patrol
EdD, Nova Southeastern University
Research Associate, Department of Philosophy,
University at Buffalo

Research interests: Applied Ontology, Human/Machine Teaming, Mission Engineering, and Data-Centric Object-Based Production

Contact Information: r.riccucci@outlook.com

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Ronald Rudnicki, Senior Research Scientist, CUBRC, Inc.  
Research Associate, Department of Philosophy,
University at Buffalo

Research interests: Applied ontology, semantic web technologies, and related areas for military intelligence.  

Contact Information:  rudnicki@cubrc.org
CUBRC Headquarters
4455 Genesee Street, Suite 106
Buffalo, NY 14225

Alan Ruttenberg
Research Associate, Department of Philosophy,
University at Buffalo 

Research interests: Applied ontology, semantic web technologies, biomedical informatics, foundations of ontology

Contact Information: alanruttenberg@gmail.com

John Robert Shook, PhD, SUNY Buffalo
Research Associate in Philosophy
GSE Instructor of Science Education

Contact Information:  shook@pragmatism.org

University at Buffalo, Graduate School of Education
Philosophy and Science Education
Telephone: 703-801-3645

Visit: John Robert Shook