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About the Authors
Dr. David Doermann is a professor of empire innovation at the University at Buffalo
(UB), New York, US, and the director of the University at Buffalo Artificial Intelligence In-
stitute. Prior to coming to UB, he was a program manager at the Defense Advanced Research
Projects Agency (DARPA) where he developed, selected, and oversaw approximately $150
million in research and transition funding in the areas of computer vision, human language
technologies, and voice analytics. He coordinated performers on all projects, orchestrating
consensus, evaluating cross team management, and overseeing fluid program objectives.