An up-to-date and expert discussion of neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence development

In Neuro-symbolic AI: Foundations and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive overview of the emerging field of neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence. Expert contributors explain the integration of symbolic representations with neural networks, demonstrating state-of-the-art practices in the field.

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Perfect for researchers and professionals in artificial intelligence involved industries, including autonomous driving, military, healthcare, and finance, Neuro-symbolic AI: Foundations and Applications will also benefit students of computer science, software engineering, data science, and machine learning.

Alvaro Velasquez, PhD, is a Program Manager at Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. He is also a Visiting Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Houbing Herbert Song, PhD, is a Tenured Associate Professor, Director of the NSF Center for Aviation Big Data Analytics (Planning), an Associate Director for Leadership of the DOT Transportation Cybersecurity Center for Advanced Research and Education, and Director of Security and Optimization for the Networked Globe Laboratory at the University of Maryland.

Pradeep Ravikumar, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin.

S. Shankar Sastry, PhD, is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, Bio-Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley.

Sandeep Neema, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and the Director of the Institute for Software Integrated Systems at Vanderbilt University.