Dr. Jian Pei is an internationally renowned computer scientist and a leading authority in data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and data mining. He holds multiple professorships at Duke University, including in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Biostatistics & Bioinformatics. Since July 2023, he has been serving as the Chair of Duke’s Department of Computer Science. Dr. Pei's research focuses on developing efficient, fair, and transparent AI systems that bridge the gap between theoretical advancements and real-world applications. His work spans various domains, including healthcare, education, e-commerce, and social networks, aiming to ensure that AI technologies are both effective and equitable. A prolific scholar, Dr. Pei has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications, which have been cited more than 129,000 times. His influential textbook, "Data Mining: Concepts and Techniques," is widely used in academia and industry . His research contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the ACM SIGKDD Innovation Award and Service Award.​ Dr. Pei is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Engineering, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) . His work continues to shape the future of AI, emphasizing the importance of building systems that are not only intelligent but also socially responsible.