Alark Joshi
Department of Computer Science
University of California San Francisco
About Professor Alark Joshi
At the University of San Francisco, a premier Jesuit institution renowned for its commitment to social justice and academic excellence, the Department of Computer Science provides a dynamic and collaborative environment for cutting-edge research. The department is recognized for its strong emphasis on applied, impactful computing that addresses complex real-world challenges. This forward-thinking academic setting, which fosters innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, is where Professor Alark Joshi serves as both a distinguished faculty member and the Department Chair, guiding the strategic vision for computer science education and research.
🧬Research Focus
Professor Joshi’s research program is centered on the critical fields of data visualization and visual analytics, with a core mission to enhance visualization literacy. His work investigates how innovative visual representations in computer graphics—from medical visualization for neurosurgical planning to collaborative and mobile visualization systems—can transform complex data into actionable insight. By developing and evaluating novel decision support systems, his research seeks to improve understanding and facilitate discovery across diverse domains like medical imaging, computational biology, and atmospheric sciences. This focus aims to create breakthroughs in how experts and the public alike interpret information, ultimately supporting more informed decision-making.
🎓Student Fit & Career
Graduate students seeking rigorous academic mentorship in human-centered computing will find an ideal research home with Professor Joshi. Prospective PhD students and master's candidates should possess a strong foundation in computer science, an interest in human-computer interaction, and a passion for creating intuitive visual tools that solve substantive problems. Those with skills in programming, design, and empirical evaluation will thrive in this collaborative environment. This graduate research experience prepares students for high-impact careers as visualization scientists, UX researchers, and data analytics leaders in academia, the tech industry, healthcare, and national research laboratories.
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