Nitesh Chawla, the Frank M. Freimann Professor at the University of Notre Dame, specializes in artificial intelligence, data science, and network science. Founding Director of the Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society, Chawla also holds faculty appointments across multiple departments. A Fellow of AAAS, AAAI, ACM, and IEEE, his research emphasizes technological advancements for societal good. He has received numerous awards, including the IEEE CIS Outstanding Early Career Award and the IBM Watson Faculty Award. Chawla also co-founded Aunalytics, a data science firm, underscoring his commitment to applying technology for community impact.