AIMMLab—AI and Mathematical Modelling Lab

3/3 👏 Thank you, Joan, for joining us, and Ange, for leading the trivia! From research conversations to shared laughter, our weekly meetings help strengthen the connections behind our work in AI, mathematical modelling, and public health. #AIMMLab #ResearchCommunity

2/3 🧩 Then came the trivia! Ange Ernestine Iradukunda hosted this week’s challenge, bringing brain-teasers and friendly competition to the meeting. A fun opportunity to put our knowledge to the test and enjoy learning together!

1/3 🤝 A warm welcome at AIMMLab! This week, Joan Thomas joined our weekly lab meeting as our guest. These gatherings give us time to connect beyond individual projects and welcome fresh perspectives into our research community. #AIMMLab

🤝 4/4 Research is stronger when ideas are shared. Thank you to Ange, Manal, and everyone who contributed to another AIMMLab gathering. Here's to more questions, connections, and discoveries throughout Fall 2026! #AI #MathematicalModelling

🧩 3/4 Time to test our knowledge! Manal Karmoude hosted this week's trivia session, adding a fun, interactive twist to our meeting. Thank you, Manal, for bringing curiosity and friendly competition into the room! 🎉 #AIMMLab

🔎 2/4 Research Spotlight! Ange Ernestine Iradukunda took the floor to present her research nd PhD progress. Another opportunity to exchange perspectives, ask questions, and learn from one another. #ResearchCommunity

🌟 1/4 What makes a research community thrive? Curiosity, thoughtful conversations, and people willing to share what they're learning! This week at AIMMLab, we brought all three together: Ange's research and trivia hosted by Manal. 🧵 #AIMMLab

New publication! Delighted to share our latest paper: “Toward an Integrated Epistemology of Futures Thinking.” Synthesizing 44 contributions, we propose a 14-domain taxonomy to advance the comparison and integration of foresight methodologies. tinyurl.com/3uv9ks4c

✨ 5/5 Great research grows through collaboration! Every AIMMLab meeting is an opportunity to share knowledge, challenge ideas, and strengthen connections. Follow us for more research highlights, discoveries, and community moments! #AIMMLab #Innovation

🏆 4/5 Learning meets friendly competition! Ursanne Geoffrey Kengne Kengne led this week's interactive trivia session, bringing fun, energy, and curiosity to the AIMMLab community. Thank you, Ursanne! 🎉 #ResearchCommunity

🧠 3/5 Can AI help us see what the human eye might miss? Manal explored how deep learning can detect and segment TB bacilli individually in microscopy images, highlighting AI-assisted analysis's potential to support tuberculosis diagnosis. #AI #PublicHealth

🔬 2/5 Research Spotlight! Manal Karmoude presented: “Seeing the Invisible Enemy: Multi-Task Deep Learning for Detection and Instance Segmentation of TB Bacilli in ZN-Stained Sputum Smears.” #DeepLearning #Tuberculosis

🚀 1/5 Another exciting week at AIMMLab! From cutting-edge AI research to interactive trivia, our weekly meetings bring together curious minds to explore how technology and mathematical modeling can address real-world challenges. #AIMMLab #AI

🎉 Join us in congratulating our Executive Director, Prof. @dzevela , on receiving the University of Alberta Alumni Horizon Award and joining the UAlberta Alumni Awards Society! A well-deserved honour. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone! 💚💛

🎉 AIMMLab proudly celebrates Prof. @dzevela on being named a 2026 University of Alberta Alumni Horizon Award recipient: lnkd.in/gr47Dmv9! 🏆 A well-deserved recognition of his leadership and impact in AI, modeling, public health, and mentorship. Congratulations 👏

📢 Happening today! Join AIMMLab Director Prof. Jude Kong and Dr. Zahra Movahedi Nia as they present on AI-supported public health surveillance at mass gatherings. 🕑 2:00–2:30 p.m. ET 💻 In person or via Zoom 🎟️ Free registration: lnkd.in/g7wU_rVX

📢 Join Prof. @dzevela & Dr. Zahra Movahedi Nia at the First Symposium on Crowd Management and Safety. 🗓 Aug 19 | 2 PM ET 📍 York University + Zoom 🎟 Free Talk: Agentic AI for public health surveillance at mass gatherings. yorku.ca/cifal/crowdmanageme…

📢 NEW AIMMLAB PUBLICATION What can Reddit reveal about public reactions during outbreaks? A JMIR study by Xi Ning Luo, Zahra Movahedi Nia, and Prof. Jude Kong examines how sentiment and topics shaped engagement during the 2022 mpox outbreak. jmir.org/2026/1/e90152/