I am Shivvrat Arya (Shiv), an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).

My research focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with emphasis on:

• Neuro-symbolic AI – integrating formal models with neural networks
• Probabilistic Reasoning & Inference – scalable algorithms for graphical models
• Explainable AI – interpretable models supporting tractable reasoning
• Combinatorial Optimization – efficient methods for NP-hard problems
• Applications – computer vision and natural language processing

The overarching goal of my work is to build transparent, trustworthy AI systems that combine structured domain knowledge with data-driven learning.

Some highlights of my research contributions include:

• Developing novel neural inference methods for probabilistic models
• Creating explainable approaches to activity and video understanding
• Building real-time AR task guidance systems for complex physical tasks
• Co-developing CaptainCook4D, an egocentric 4D dataset for procedural task understanding
• Publishing award-winning papers and spotlight/oral presentations at leading AI/ML conferences

📢 Currently recruiting highly motivated PhD students (Spring & Fall 2026) with RA/TA funding, as well as undergraduate and master’s students for research projects. 🤝 I am also open to collaborations in AI, ML, and their applications in vision and language.

🔗 Learn more about my research: shivvrat.github.io