Team

Name: Guoming Li
Role: Principle Investigator (12/2022-present)
Introduction: Dr. Li is the PI of Intelligent Systems for Poultry Laboratory and assistant professor at the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia. He is also an affiliated faculty member at the Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture, and School of Computing. He was a post-doc at Iowa State University before joining UGA. He got his PhD from Mississippi State University and B.S./M.S. degrees from China Agricultural University.
Teaching: 1) POUL(AESC) 8270 Applied Deep Learning-Based Computer Visions in Agricultural Systems (Spring semester); 2) POUL(AESC) 6270 Introductory Machine Learning for Data Analytics in Agricultural Systems (Fall semester).
Email: gmli@uga.edu
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Name: Venkat Umesh Chandra Bodempudi
Role: Graduate Research Assistant (02/2023-present)
Introduction: Venkat is a PhD student at the Institute for Artificial Intelligence. His expertise lies in precision agriculture and poultry farming, focusing on designing and validating machine learning and deep learning models to monitor poultry behavior and welfare. His research integrates advanced technologies such as computer vision, robotics, and mobile applications to enhance precision management in poultry production. Venkat has showcased his innovative work at several international conferences and is an active member of the Poultry Science Association.
Email: venkatucb@uga.edu
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Name: Oluwadamilola Moyin Oso
Role: Graduate Research Assistant (08/2023-present)
Introduction: Dr. Oso obtained her master’s degree in Livestock Science and Sustainable Environment at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Nigeria, where she developed an interest in comparative behavioral studies of broiler birds. She received her Ph.D. at the University of Lome, Togo. Currently, she is a PhD student at the Department of Poultry Science. She is investigating behavioral responses of broiler birds to environmental factors using machine learning tools and deep learning techniques.
Email: oluwadamilola.oso@uga.edu
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Name: Aravind Mandiga
Role: Graduate Research Assistant (11/2023-present)
Introduction: Aravind received his BS and MS degrees in Mathematics and Computing from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. He is currently a graduate student in Computer Science at the University of Georgia and works as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Intelligent Systems for Poultry Lab in the Department of Poultry Science. His research interests include robotics and computer vision.
Email: aravind.mandiga@uga.edu
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Name: Mahtab Saeidifar
Role: Graduate Research Assistant (08/2023-present)
Introduction: Mahtab is a master’s student in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Georgia. Her research lies at the intersection of computer vision and animal welfare, focusing on developing AI-powered solutions for precision livestock farming. Her current research project involves creating a free, open-source platform designed for non-technical researchers to track animal activity index in video footage using advanced computer vision techniques. This tool is adaptable to various animal species and aims to simplify behavioral analysis while maintaining accessibility for researchers without programming expertise. Beyond advancing her own skills, she is passionate about supporting and mentoring her peers. Her colleagues in the lab and beyond can attest to her collaborative spirit and willingness to engage in thoughtful discussions to tackle research challenges. She believes in creating a positive and growth-oriented environment and is always open to learning from and contributing to her team.
Email: mahtab.saeidifar@uga.edu
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Name: Ehsan Asali
Role: Graduate Research Assistant (08/2023-present)
Introduction: Ehsan is a senior Ph.D. student in Computer Science and a Graduate Research Assistant, working under the supervision of Dr. Guoming Li, at the University of Georgia. His research centers on developing novel pipelines, platforms, and systems for livestock behavior monitoring, poultry farming, animal welfare, and agriculture precision domains. Combining advancements in computer vision, machine learning, and AI, Ehsan designs innovative frameworks to enhance tools and methods for automated behavior analysis in different domains with a special focus on adaptability and efficiency in real-world applications. His current research involves developing and optimizing models for animal movement tracking and health evaluation using RGB-D cameras and advanced machine learning and computer vision techniques. Such models could be applied in other educational and industrial animal experiments for accurate constant animal welfare monitoring. Also, he has some prior experience in human and robot state and action recognition and robotic perception including some experience working with arm robots designed for manipulation tasks.
Email: ehsanasali@uga.edu
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Name: Hosna Mohammadilalabadi
Role: Graduate Research Assistant (07/2024-present)
Introduction: Hosna is a PhD student in the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia. Her research is centered on using machine learning and computer vision techniques to predict broiler gait scores. By analyzing chickens’ gait, She aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of poultry health assessments, which is essential for detecting mobility issues early and improving overall welfare. For her project, she works with video footage to track the movements of broiler chickens. She extracts important kinematic data, such as speed, distance, and direction, using advanced tracking models. This data is then used to predict gait scores, which provide insights into the health and behavior of the chickens. She also accounts for variations in camera setups and environmental factors like feeder, drinker, and pen dimensions to make sure the predictions are accurate in different conditions. A key part of her research is optimizing these machine learning models to make them more reliable and applicable across different poultry farming systems. Her goal is to create a tool that is adaptable to various environments, which will help farmers better manage flock health and contribute to the broader field of precision livestock farming. In addition to my research, she believes in the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing. She actively engages with her lab colleagues and the wider scientific community, contributing to discussions and supporting others in their research. She also takes pride in mentoring junior researchers, helping them grow and develop their skills as they navigate their own academic journeys.
Email: hosna.mohammadilalabadi@uga.edu
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Name: Wissam Fekir
Role: Undergraduate Researcher (09/2024-present)
Introduction: Wissam is a a second-year mechanical engineering student at UGA. His current research focuses on creating mathematical algorithms for robotic movement and detecting boundary lines, leveraging skills he gained as a computer science major and through his physics coursework. Pursuing his passion in robotics has been very rewarding and he is excited to continue progressing in this area throughout his education.
Email: wissam.fekir@uga.edu

Name: Tongshuai Liu
Role: Visiting Professor (01/2024-09/2024)
Introduction: Dr. Liu is an associate professor at the College of Animal Science & Technology at Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy. His major research interest is improving the air quality of livestock environments. He led the broiler experiment trials of Cobb Research Initiative during his stay at UGA.
Email: tongshuai@hnuahe.edu.cn

Name: Sai Akshitha Reddy Kota
Role: Graduate Research Assistant (01/2024-12/2024)
Introduction: Sai is a master student in the School of Computing at UGA. She got her bachelor’s degree in Technology of Computer Science and Chemical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology And Science, Ranchi, India. She worked on optimizing computer vision algorithms to track multiple broiler chickens continuously during her stay in the group. She got an internship opportunity as a data scientist in HEXstream immediately after the assistantship in the group.
Email: saiakshithareddy.kota@uga.edu
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Name: Satchit Seth
Role: Undergraduate Researcher (09/2024-12/2024)
Introduction: Satchit is a second-year Computer Systems Engineering major with a CS minor at the University of Georgia. His research interests lie at the intersection of AI/ML and computer hardware, with a passion for optimizing hardware architectures to create efficient, scalable, and practical solutions for advanced computing applications. He was honored to be one of nine researchers selected to work with Dr. Guoming Li, where he contributed to advancing robotics and AI in agriculture. This project earned him the prestigious VIPR scholarship.
Email: satchit.seth@uga.edu