Scott Selikoff, Rutgers University, Ph.D. Student E-mail: selikoff@cs.rutgers.edu Research Interests I am studying ways to effectively apply machine learning techniques to human computer interaction in order to build smarter and more powerful user interfaces. Topics that I am interested in include: adaptive interfaces, reinforcement learning, and pervasive computing. In the 20th century, humans had to learn to think like a computer in order to use them effectively. As computers become more complex and pervasive in our environment over the next century, we must create computer applications that simplify interactions to perform more complex tasks without the need for human supervision. I want to build software applications that learn from their human counterpart, anticipate their needs, and provide solutions that help the user improve their productivity. I am a member of the Rutger Laboratory for Real-Life Reinforcement Learning (RL3) under the direction of my advisor Michael Littman. Current Research Currently working on research for the INEX 2006 Interactive program. The research involves performing information retrieval experiments with human test subjects. The goal is to analyze the results of an XML-based tool in order to learn patterns of human behavior that could be used to improve search session. Recent Work The Application Oracle: Windows-based prediction program based on the work of Haym Hirsh and Brian B Davison in their 1998 paper Predicting Sequences of User Actions. Fall 2006. Ninjas Versus Pirates: Game created by myself and other students of Prof. Kulikowski AI course. Contains playable demo, game and agent source, and paper describing the game rules and our efforts to design intelligent agents that plays the game well. Fall 2006. TA for 198:431 Software Engineer at Rutgers University. Fall 2006. Professional Scott's Java/J2EE Tech Blog Technical support and education resource for blossoming Java/J2EE developers I run a software consulting company called Selikoff Solutions in the tri-state area specializing in J2EE/Java-based web applications: Moderator for The Java Ranch website for Java Software developers. Education Masters of Engineering, Computer Science, Cornell University, 2002-2003. Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science, Cornell University, 1999-2002 Family Website: Selikoff Last Updated: 12/18/2006