David Carlson

David Carlson is an Assistant Professor at Duke University in both the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics. His research centers on machine learning and data-driven science, exploring how contemporary machine learning and statistical techniques can be applied not only to analyze large datasets but also to design innovative experiments that enhance scientific understanding. Carlson has created algorithms and analytical methods for various engineering and health-related applications, and he regularly publishes his groundbreaking algorithms and methods in the machine learning literature. He earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S.E. from Duke University, where he received awards for both his academic scholarship and teaching excellence.