About

Laura Barnes is an accomplished Associate Professor at the University of Virginia, specializing in the design of intelligent systems for understanding the dynamics and personalization of health and well-being. With over 14 years of relevant experience, she has made significant contributions to the field of wireless health, cyber-physical systems, mobile sensing, robotics, and machine learning. Laura's research focuses on fusing computational methods with technology such as smartphones and wearables to study how macro and micro-level human behaviors manifest in the wild and how these behaviors relate to health. Her technology and methods have been applied to chronic diseases such as anxiety, depression, cancer, infectious disease, and traumatic brain injury. Laura has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of South Florida, where she also earned her Master's degree. She completed her undergraduate studies in Computer Science and Math at Texas Tech University. Prior to her current position, Laura served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia and the University of South Florida. Laura's expertise in machine learning, research science, and mobile technology has made her a valuable asset to the University of Virginia. She is passionate about using technology to improve human health and has published numerous research papers on the topic. Her work has been recognized by her peers and has earned her a reputation as a thought leader in the field. Overall, Laura Barnes is a highly skilled and accomplished Associate Professor with a proven track record of success in the field of intelligent systems for health and well-being. Her expertise in wireless health, cyber-physical systems, mobile sensing, robotics, and machine learning make her a valuable asset to any organization.