Who are TAIH?
Our Objectives
The University of Calgary’s Transdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence Hub (TAIH) is a collaborative research initiative dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary AI to address complex societal and technological challenges. Our goal is to bring together researchers, students, and industry partners to develop high-impact AI innovation. The TAIH fosters an inclusive and collaborative space where members from all faculties can contribute, connect, and facilitate AI research.
Human Dynamics in a Changing World
We explore how AI can model human interactions to support evolving policies, enhance decision-making, and improve adaptation in complex environments.
Reimagining The Energy Landscape
AI-driven innovations by TAIH researchers are redefining how sustainable energy infrastructure and electrical grids are modeled, planned, and operated in an era of rapid energy landscape transformation.
New Earth Space Technologies
Researchers with the TAIH apply AI to satellite imagery analysis, autonomous space robotics, and space mission plans. Our members are actively contributing to Earth observation and space exploration.
Engineering Solutions for Health
TAIH researchers apply AI to biomedical diagnostics, personalized medicine, and advancing equitable integration of AI into healthcare.
Transdisciplinary Research
Transdisciplinary Research is a central tenant of our work by design. Our researchers comprise of experts in engineering, medical applications, and social implications of AI to create inclusive and implementable research.
Our Group
Our group includes faculty members at the University of Calgary with research focuses on AI theory and applications. We welcome faculty members across all disciplines and departments to join in the initiative to collaborate and expand on the cutting edge AI research being done here, at the University of Calgary. Members of our group are expected to facilitate transdisciplinary connections, contribute to knowledge, and foster new opportunities to support AI research.
Meet The Team
TAIH Board Members
Samira Ebrahimi Kahou
Founder & Director
University of Calgary, Canada
Ahmad Abdel Latif
Founder & Co-Director
University of Calgary, Canada
Steve Drew
Founder & Co-Director
University of Calgary, Canada
Mostafa Farrokhabadi
Founder & Co-Director
University of Calgary, Canada
Events
Join one of our events to understand more about our priorities and to meet fellow AI enthusiasts.
Reading Group
Online
Our reading groups bring together TAIH members to critically engage with emerging AI literature, foster transdisciplinary dialogue, and spark new collaborations.
Symposiums & Talks
University of Calgary
We host symposiums and invited talks to showcase leading AI research and applications across disciplines—bringing together researchers, industry partners, and students.
Weekly Workshop
Hybrid (University of Calgary + Online)
Weekly workshops provide hands-on opportunities to develop practical AI skills. Sessions focus on tools, emerging modelling techniques, and software to translate ideas into research.
Hackathons
Hybrid (University of Calgary + Online)
Hackathons will give emerging minds a chance to collaborate with peers and engineer creative AI-based solutions for real world problems. Students across all disciplines are welcome to join.
Contact Us To Collaborate
We’d love to hear from you if you are interested in collaborating with us. Send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!
Transdisciplinary AI Hub
ICT Building, University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
Email: taih@ucalgary.ca
Sponsors
Schulich Momentum Funds
