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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.