Speakers

Houshang Darabi

Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, and the Department of Computer Science

Dr. Houshang Darabi is the Director of the Great Lakes Center for Occupational Health and Safety’s (GLC-OHS) Targeted Research Training program that focuses on applications of AI in OSH. In 2022, Dr. Darabi developed the first course in the United States to train OSH industry professionals in AI. Dr. Darabi has also established an innovative laboratory dedicated to the advancement, exploration, and testing of AI-driven technologies for the enhancement of OSH practices. Since 2005, Dr. Darabi has conducted numerous AI research and implementation projects and collaborated with many researchers nationally on the application of AI in healthcare, education, occupational safety, and public health

hdarabi@uic.edu

Event Schedule

17
Sep
2025
10:15 am – 11:45 am
Session W09
Room: 260

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Each year, the conference brings together 450-500 professionals from 29 states, 142 Illinois communities, and 3 countries, representing 465 companies across 26 industries all with a shared goal: advancing environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and public health

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