Molinaroli College of Engineering • USC

Human Intelligence
Meets Artificial

We pair human expertise with cutting-edge AI to solve real problems — partnering with industry, healthcare, and government to deliver solutions that work.

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What We Do
Your Challenge, Our Expertise
We don't just publish papers. We build AI that goes into production, creates patents, and launches companies.

Industry Research

World-class foundational and interdisciplinary AI research that pushes boundaries and delivers results partners can use.

Patents & Commercialization

From SBIR/STTR projects to licensing deals, we turn research into products through active industry collaboration.

Health & Social Impact

AI-powered solutions tackling real health challenges and social issues — not hypothetical, deployed.

Workforce & Education

Training the next generation through certificates, degree programs, and hands-on industry partnerships in AI.

Services
What We Can Do For You
AI Consulting

AI Consulting

AI Consulting

Initial consultations to assess AI/ML feasibility for your research or operational needs, plus technical scoping with a written project plan.

Initial ConsultationTechnical ScopingFeasibility Assessment
Grant & Publication Support

Grant & Publication Support

Grant & Publication Support

Letters of support, drafting or reviewing AI/ML methodology sections for grant proposals, and technical review of manuscripts for publication.

Letters of SupportGrant Technical SectionsManuscript Review
Workshops & Training

Workshops & Training

Workshops & Training

AI literacy, ChatGPT applications, hands-on sessions, and intensive training — from 2-hour intros to multi-day programs. Custom content available.

Intro WorkshopsHalf & Full DayCustom Workshops
Coding Bootcamps

Coding Bootcamps

Coding Bootcamps

Python and ML fundamentals, applied ML and deep learning, and comprehensive multi-day programs for teams ready to build.

3-Hour Bootcamp6-Hour Extended12-Hour Multi-Day
Data Analytics

Data Analytics

Data Analytics

Defined-deliverable engagements covering data cleaning, exploratory analysis, statistical modeling, and technical reporting — from 10-hour sprints to 100-hour enterprise projects.

EDA & CleaningStatistical ModelingTechnical Reporting
Research Collaboration

Research Collaboration

Research Collaboration

Embedded partnerships on funded research — from advisory roles to full-time dedicated AI scientists. Study design, model development, and publication support.

Advisory (5 hrs/wk)Part-TimeHalf-TimeFull-Time

Ongoing maintenance, project management, and full-year engagements also available. Every partnership is different — let's find the right fit.

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People
The Team
Researchers and faculty driving AI innovation at the University of South Carolina.
Staff Scientists
Kuba Jerzmanowski

Kuba Jerzmanowski

AI/ML Engineer I
Sponsored by
USC Brain Health Center
Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

AI/ML Engineer II
Sponsored by
College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sports Management
Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith

AI/ML Engineer II
Sponsored by
Office of the Vice President for Research
Advisory Board
Dr. Leonardo Bonilha

Dr. Leonardo Bonilha

Sr. Assoc. Dean for Research, School of Medicine
Dr. Julius Fridriksson

Dr. Julius Fridriksson

Professor & VP for Research, Arnold School of Public Health
Dr. Hossein Haj-Hariri

Dr. Hossein Haj-Hariri

Dean, Molinaroli College of Engineering & Computing
Dr. Michael Huhns

Dr. Michael Huhns

NCR Distinguished Professor Emeritus, CSE
About AIISC
Where AI Meets Industry

The AI Institute of South Carolina brings together researchers, engineers, and industry partners to solve the problems that matter. We bridge the gap between what AI can do in a lab and what it needs to do in the real world.

Our work spans natural language processing, knowledge graphs, computer vision, health informatics, and neuro-symbolic AI — always with an eye toward practical deployment.

Natural Language Processing Knowledge Graphs Neuro-Symbolic AI Explainable AI Health Informatics Computer Vision

Ready to build something with AI?

We partner with companies, agencies, and organizations to solve hard problems.

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Reach Out

Whether you want to collaborate on research, explore a partnership, or just learn more — we're here.

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Address
1112 Greene St., Room 513
Columbia, SC 29208
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Phone
+1 (803) 777-7979
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Email
aiisc@mailbox.sc.edu

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