Current Members

Rob Clark
Rob Clark is an Undergraduate Student at UNCW. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's (B.S.) in Business Marketing. He enjoys meeting participants at our various data collection events. His hobbies include drumming, audio engineering, stand-up comedy, animals, and technology.

Nell Barber
Nell is an undergraduate computer science major with a minor in data science and is working on a project using computer vision and image synthesis for an augmented reality wall, as well as other projects happening in the lab. She also holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Maryland and is particularly interested in affective computing and human-machine interaction. Outside of the lab, Nell is a bartender and programming tutor whose hobbies include drawing, wine tasting, and hanging out with her cats.

Adam Gray
My name is Adam Gray, I am a senior in the Computer Science program at UNCW, with a systems focus. Outside of school I am a professional photographer, and I love every moment of it. Otherwise, whenever I can I love to go hiking, and spend time in the outdoors. Through Boy Scouts of America, I was able to pursue that love and eventually earn my Eagle Scout. In the lab, I am most excited to learn new and exciting uses for artificial intelligence, and be surrounded by other team members with the same goal.

Eron Neil
Eron is a graduate student at UNCW pursuing his M.S. in computer science. His undergrad was also for computer science. His areas of interest include computer vision, natural language processing, signal processing, algorithmic analysis, electrical engineering and robotics, and manufacturing and automated fabrication. His hobbies include surfing, gardening, sailing, hiking, and camping.

Matthew Yohe
Matt Yohe is a Graduate Student at UNCW. He is pursuing his M.S. in Data Science. He earned his B.S. in Computer Science with minors in Mathematics and Physics from UNCW as well. Matt has been a member of the Face Aging Group for more than a year. Matt is working on predicting the need for crisis intervention for those suffering from severe, persistent mental illness. He will be graduating in December!

David Ruddel
David is pursuing a major in Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science. His areas of interest are in deep learning, deep reinforcement learning, algebra and representation theory. His role in the lab is mainly around studying and implementing works in machine learning and developing new works as well. He is currently working on the projects centered around deepfakes where he studies recent works and creates new methods and applications for both generating and detecting deepfakes. His hobbies include painting, drawing, being outdoors (hiking/backpacking), and practicing jiu jitsu.

Phil Smith
Phil Smith is a Graduate Student at The University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He is a master's candidate in Computer Science and Information Systems (MSCSIS). Some of Phil's hobbies include playing racquetball, programming, cooking, and trying craft beers.

Kassel Koch
Kassel Koch is a registered nurse and is currently pursuing a B.S in Computer Science. His enjoys researching artificial intelligence, machine learning, and healthcare. His hobbies include balcony gardening

Mia Lenzenweger
Mia Lenzenweger is an Undergraduate Student at The University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is currently pursuing her Bachelors (B.S.) in Marine Biology and Environmental Science. Some of her hobbies include hiking, watching movies, and gardening.

Luc Garabrant
Luc Garabrant is an Undergraduate Student and Residence Assistant at The University of North Carolina Wilmington. He is currently pursuing his Bachelors (B.S.) In Computer Science. Some of his hobbies include weight-lifting, reading, and roller-blading.

Juliana Testa
Juliana is a sophomore is a UNCW undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She has been assisting with the new AI+Health Seminar Series. She is a student ambassador and enjoys giving campus tours to prospective students. She is also involved in sports clubs and intramural sports through campus recreation.

Dr. Karl Ricanek
Dr. Karl Ricanek Jr. is an Associate Professor at University of North Carolina Wilmington in the Computer Science Department. Dr. Ricanek is the founder and director of the Face Aging Group Research Lab.

Harry Atwal
Harry Atwal is a masters candidate at UNCW in computer science and information systems. He has his bachelor's from UNCW in biology and computer science. His hobbies include electrical engineering and motorcycles. He serves as the lead coordinator of data collection events and serves as a leader to the group.
Dr. Gayathri Mahalingam
Amrutha Sethuram
Reni Faust
Former Students
Shivani Bhardwaj | Jessica Baron | Ashley Teague | Katelyn Kerns |
Abby Harrell | Allyson Gough | Brittany Yopp | Gabrielle Despaigne |
Ricardo Valea | David Macurak | Jefferey Raynor | Brandon Hilton |
Camp Horton | Tuan Tran | Brennan Smith | Travis Radke |
Jason Vandeventer | Eric Hilton | Phillip Whisenhunt | Brian Bullard |
Yan Lucas | Fernando Scheffelbein | Kim Perry | Jeff Kane |
Becki Hoker | Melissa Torpey | Pilar Waling | Aaron Boiling |
Patrick Cash | Sean Chivers | Dean Berman | Eric Putnam |
Robert Harrison | Yusheng Zhai | Katie Karlon | Chris Tice |
Jaewong Kim | Yi Chen | Ryan Wilkins | Afshan Hina |
Amy Curly | Chance Carrol | Qijun Fang | Bill Shipman |
Caroline Pearson | Maurice Benson | Matt Ratliff | Allan Rawls |
Fred Bingham | Parker Moran | Seiken Higashionna | Greg Huff |
Matthew Arb | Chris Maier | Adam Gaweda | Wesley Williams |
Richard Alford | Dominique Jackson | Nnamdi Inhenacho | Michael Komisin |
Paul Martin | Rachel Cramer | Christine Brown | Brooke Jordan |
Sean Dyer | Billy Erwin | Chad Lloyd | Billy Stroud |
Chad Ponthieux | Andrew Harnage | Valerie Watkins |
Former Associates
Dr. Eric Patterson, founding member
Dr. Midori Albert, founding member
Dr. Susan Simmonds
Dr. Yaw Chang
Dr. Yishi Wang
Dr. Cuxian Chen
Dr. Hua Li
Thomas Schmit
Dr. Jefferey Cummings
Dr. Judith Gebauer
Benjamin Barbour
Larry Gardner
Holger Mackeneth
Dr. Anil Jain
Dr. Kevin Bowyer
Dr. Wankou Yang
Dr. Damon Woodard
Dr. Gerry Dozier
Dr. Kelvin Bryant
Kaushik Roy
Michael Sodomsky