Evan Ezell
About Evan Ezell
Evan Ezell is a Graduate Research Assistant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he conducts algorithmic research for dynamic networks and time series data. He holds a PhD in Data Science and Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and has experience in various roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Maryville College.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Evan Ezell currently serves as a Graduate Research Assistant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he conducts algorithmic research focused on dynamic networks and time series data. He is involved in projects that emphasize visualization research within the Geospatial Artificial Intelligence Group. His work contributes to the development of a dynamic network analysis platform that analyzes global economic commodity trade data.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Evan Ezell has held multiple internships at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In 2016, he worked as a Computer Scientist Intern for four months. He returned in 2017 for three months as a Geographic Information Science Intern and again for three months as a Mobile Application Development Intern. In 2018, he completed another three-month internship as a Geographic Information Science Intern. These experiences provided him with a solid foundation in various aspects of computer science and data analysis.
Education and Academic Background
Evan Ezell pursued his education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Data Science and Engineering from 2018 to 2022. Prior to this, he completed a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from 2018 to 2020. His academic journey began at Maryville College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science from 2014 to 2018. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in computer science and data analysis.
Leadership Experience at Maryville College
During his time at Maryville College, Evan Ezell held the position of President of the ACM and Programming Team from 2016 to 2018. In this leadership role, he was responsible for guiding the team and fostering an environment conducive to learning and collaboration among students interested in computer science and programming.
Research Contributions and Presentations
Evan Ezell has contributed to the field of visualization research, notably presenting his findings at the International Symposium on Graph Drawing and Network Visualization. His research focuses on the visualization aspects of dynamic networks, which is integral to understanding complex data relationships.