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Empowering the future through AI education, research, and collaborative innovation.
Who We Are
AI-CCORE is a premier hub at University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) for AI services and education, fostering the next generation of AI specialists and leaders. As a driving force in AI innovation, we empower businesses, communities, and professionals to advance the AI economy in Nebraska and beyond.
Vision
AI-CCORE leads AI education, research, and innovation, empowering professionals, businesses, and students to deploy AI responsibly. Through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge programs, we strengthen Nebraska's AI ecosystem while driving global impact across industries and communities.
Bootcamps
Tailored for Software Developers and IT/Data Engineers to build and deploy real-world AI applications.
Masterclasses
Equipping professionals across industries to harness AI for strategic transformation and competitive advantage.
NextGen AI Studio
High schoolers build impressive AI portfolios using no-code tools. Create real applications while learning essential skills for tomorrow's opportunities.
AI Intern Academy
Launch your career with in-demand AI skills. Build impressive projects that get you noticed by top employers. From intern to industry-ready in weeks!
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Mahadevan Subramaniam (Subu)
Director, AI-CCORE and Chair, Dept. of Computer Science
Dr. Mahadevan Subramaniam (Subu) is Chair of the Computer Science Department at UNO and Director of AI-CCORE. He leads AI research at the Intelligent Modeling, Simulation, and Testing Laboratory. Previously, he worked in Silicon Valley on compiler design and at NASA Ames Research Center.
Victor Winter
Deputy Director, AI-CCORE and Professor, Dept. of Computer Science
Dr. Winter is a full professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and previously worked atia National, focusing on software correctness. Since ChatGPT's launch in November 2022, he has become a sought-after speaker on Generative AI.
Derrick Nero
UNO STEM TRAIL Center Associate Director for External Partnerships
Dr. Nero began as an Electrical Engineer and transitioned to education in 2000, focusing on STEM in Omaha Public Schools and collaborating with UNO on robotics. He a full Instructor at UNO in 2014 and a tenured Associate Professor in 2024.
Joel Elson
Assistant Professor, Dept. of School of Interdisciplinary Informatics
Joel Elson brings expertise in software development and AI implementation to the AI-CCORE team. With a focus on creating practical applications of artificial intelligence, he helps bridge the gap between theoretical research and real-world solutions.
Prashanti Manda
Associate Professor, Dept. of Computer Science
Dr. Prashanti Manda is an Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), specializing in bioinformatics and data science. She earned her PhD from Mississippi State University (2012), completed postdoctoral work at UNC Chapel Hill, and previously taught at UNC Greensboro. Her NSF CAREER Award-winning research focuses on computational methods for analyzing biological data.
Chun-Hua Tsai
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis
Dr. Chun-Hua Tsai conducts research at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Intelligent User Interface (IUI), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). His work focuses on developing fair, trustworthy, and transparent AI through data-driven and human-centered computing approaches, with a particular emphasis on empowering non-expert users and marginalized groups.
P Ashish Kumar
AI Platform Engineer
Ashish specializes in developing and optimizing AI platforms with expertise in machine learning infrastructure and deployment. His technical knowledge helps ensure AI-CCORE's solutions are scalable, efficient, and aligned with industry best practices.
Vijayaragupathy Vijayaragunathapandian
AI Engineer
Vijay is an AI engineer with 3.5 years of machine vision experience and is currently pursuing an MS in Data Science. He works on computer vision, machine learning, and data-driven solutions, with hands-on experience in LLMs, AI automation, and frameworks such as Langflow, LangChain, n8n, LangGraph, MCP, and ADK.
Vishva Prasanth Srinivasan
AI Innovation Engineer
Vishva specializes in turning complex AI concepts into clean, working systems. With a strong background in data architecture and enterprise tech, he bridges tools like LLMs, LangChain, and n8n with real-world use cases. Known for combining product thinking with execution speed, his work sits at the intersection of AI, automation, and impact.
Indhusree Katlakanti
Graduate Student
Indhusree Katlakanti is a Data Science graduate student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, with hands-on experience in automation, software testing, and data analytics. She works on applying machine learning and AI techniques to solve real-world problems, using tools such as R, SQL, and data visualization. With a strong interest in large language models (LLMs), Indhu is eager to explore automation and validation of LLM workflows as part of building scalable, intelligent solutions that enhance human potential.
Mathesh Malraja
AI-native Outreach and Development Lead
Mathesh drives AI adoption through strategic outreach, partnership building, and technical program development. He connects emerging AI capabilities with organizations and communities, creating pathways to implement intelligent systems that deliver real-world impact.