Dendritic: A Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Institute

Welcome to the Dendritic Institute

As the global AI market skyrockets, Dendritic emerges as a hub for innovation, research, and education in this transformative field. Leveraging FGCU’s resources and commitment to community engagement, Dendritic aims to pioneer groundbreaking solutions while preparing the next generation of Artificial Intelligence/Data Science (AI/DS) professionals.

AI Aware Initiative

Preparing FGCU’s community—faculty, staff, and students—for the responsible, effective, and strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence across teaching, research, operations, and community impact.

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Branches of Dendritic

FGCU AI Academy

Discover our comprehensive range of educational and events offerings, designed to equip students and professionals with the skills, knowledge and interactions needed to excel in a rapidly evolving field.

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AI Excellence Hub

The Hub focuses on practical implementation and integration of AI technologies into our academic and operational systems, and for the community and partners.

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Dendritic Research

Explore how our projects are pushing the boundaries of AI and Data Science. From healthcare to environment, our work is making a tangible impact across industries.

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Get Involved

Join us on this journey of discovery and innovation. Whether you are a student, researcher, governmental agent, or industry professional, there are ways to get involved and contribute to our mission. Together, we can shape a better future through AI and Data Science.

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About the Dendritic Institute

Just as dendrites in the nervous system form interconnected networks facilitating the transmission of signals between neurons, Dendritic fosters connectivity among researchers, labs, and specialized tools to exchange ideas, knowledge, and solutions seamlessly. This name reflects the institute’s commitment to agility, adaptability, and innovation, mirroring the dynamic nature of dendritic structures in responding to stimuli.

Mission
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Vision
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Values
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The institute adheres to a set of core values that ACCREDIT its commitment to success, integrity, and inclusivity, as follows:
- Agility: quickly adapt to a changing environment.
- Collaboration: foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing.
- Continuous learning: continuous learning and development culture.
- Results-oriented: delivering results that have a real impact.
- Excellence and ethics: strive for high-quality and ethical research.
- Determination: work hard to achieve our goals.
- Innovation: explore new ideas and approaches to solve complex problems.
- Transparency: being transparent about reproducibility, data, limitations, and biases.
Goals
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Dendritic aims to achieve goals in response to the dynamic growth and transformation within the fields of AI/DS and applications. The following goals will be pursued:
1. To contribute to AI/DS advancement;
2. To establish prominence in Southwest Florida;
3. To forge collaborations with industry and government;
4. To advance education in AI and DS;
5. To complement and strengthen existing academic programs; and
6. To ensure adaptability and funding.

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Who We Are

Leadership

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Dr. Leandro de Castro (Director)

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Dr. Huzefa Kagdi (College Dean)

Area Committee Chairs

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Dr. Chengyi Qu (Education)

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Dr. Chrissann Ruehle (Engagement)

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Dr. Vinod Ahuja (Research)

Affiliate Members
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- Dr. Anna Koufakou (U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering)
- Dr. Ahmed Elshall (U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering)
- Dr. Daniel Linares Garcia (U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering)
- Dr. Deepa Devasenapathy (U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering)
- Dr. Diana Cheshire (College of Education)
- Dr. Hansen Zhang (Library)
- Dr. Islam Baharul (U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering)
- Dr. Jaffar Ali Shahul Hameed (School of Arts & Sciences)
- Dr. Jayanta Gupta (Marieb College of Health and Human Sciences)
- Dr. Lesley Clack (Marieb College of Health and Human Sciences)
- Dr. Megan Atha (College of Education)
- Dr. Pelin Ciris (U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering)
- Dr. Seneshaw Tsegaye (U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering)
- Dr. Sudip Dhakal (U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering)

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Dendritic : A Human-Centered AI and DS Institute

10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965

(239) 590-1362
dendritic@fgcu.edu

Business Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm