Dr. Ashwin T S is a Research Scientist at the Institute for Software Integrated Systems, Computer Science, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. His research focuses on Computer Vision, Multimodal Machine Learning, Affective Computing, Learning Technologies, and Human-Computer Interaction. Dr. Ashwin’s work has significantly contributed to video affective content analysis, multi-modal learning analytics, and the application of deep learning in education. He also works in ethics, privacy, and bias in K-12 education vision data. Dr. Ashwin has published extensively in reputed journals and conferences, showcasing his innovative work in affective computing and educational technologies. He has been recognized with several awards, including the best paper award. Additionally, he holds a granted patent and has served in various academic and professional roles, including Chair and Co-Chair positions in international conferences and Special Interest Groups (SIGs).