Dr. James Hendler

Professional Overview

“Dr. James Hendler, a pioneering innovator of the ‘Semantic Web’ and distinguished Tetherless World Professor at RPI, brings extensive expertise in computer science, artificial intelligence, and web technologies to advance scientific research and innovation.”

1. Current Positions

• Academic Leadership

  • RPI
    • Tetherless World Professor
    • Computer and Cognitive Science
    • Head of Computer Science Department
  • International Roles
    • Visiting Professor, DeMontfort University (UK)
    • Trustee, Web Science Trust (UK)

• Industry Leadership

  • Avagen Ventures
    • Chief Scientific Officer
    • Strategic direction
    • Technology innovation

2. Notable Achievements

• Awards & Recognition

  • Fulbright Foundation Fellowship (1995)
  • US Air Force Exceptional Civilian Service Medal (2002)
  • Selected as “Internet Web Expert” by US government (2010)

• Professional Fellowships

  • American Association for Artificial Intelligence
  • British Computer Society
  • IEEE
  • AAAS

3. Government Service

• DARPA Experience

  • Chief Scientist
  • Information Systems Office
  • Strategic leadership
  • Technology innovation

• Military Advisory

  • US Air Force Science Advisory Board
  • Strategic consulting
  • Technology assessment

4. Academic Leadership

• Editorial Positions

  • Editor-in-Chief emeritus, IEEE Intelligent Systems
  • Board of Reviewing Editors, Science
    • First computer scientist in role

• Research Focus

  • Semantic Web development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science
  • Cognitive Science

5. Additional Affiliations

• Academic Centers
  • EMPAC (Experimental Multimedia Performing Arts Center)
    • Faculty affiliate
    • Interdisciplinary research
    • Technology integration

6. Connect with James

• Professional Network
  • LinkedIn