Modeling and Analytics on Predictive Systems

At MAPS Lab, we advance the frontier of modeling and analytics in predictive systems, developing state-of-the-art computational methods for spatiotemporal forecasting, geoinformatics, and network-based analytics. We leverage machine learning, spatial data engineering, and graph-oriented methodologies to tackle complex, real-world problems, including mobility prediction, trajectory analysis, routing optimization, and geospatial decision support. Through this set of expertise, MAPS Lab delivers impactful, innovative solutions that address scientific challenges in environmental monitoring, urban intelligence, and multimodal predictive analytics.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Computer Science - FCS at Dalhousie University - DAL was established in 1997 and is the leading information technology research and education institution in Atlantic Canada. Its research portfolio includes Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Visualization and Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Algorithms & Bioinformatics, Networking, Security, and Computer Science Education. With around 70 faculty members, the FCS collaborates with national and international partners in sectors like oceans, defense, agriculture, and healthcare to tackle real-world challenges and promote innovation in computer science and its related fields.
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Recent Publications

Vaishnav Vaidheeswaran, Dilith Jayakody, Samruddhi Mulay, Anand Lo, Md Mahbub Alam, Gabriel Spadon (2025) Goal-Conditioned Reinforcement Learning for Data-Driven Maritime Navigation IEEE International Conference on Big Data (BigData'25) — Regular Paper (to appear)

Gabriel Spadon, Ruixin Song, Vaishnav Vaidheeswaran, Md Mahbub Alam, Floris Goerlandt, Ronald Pelot (2025) Modeling Maritime Transportation Behavior Using AIS Trajectories and Markovian Processes in the Gulf of St. Lawrence 9th International Workshop on Applications of Big Data Methods and Technology in the Transport Industry (BigData'25 Workshop) — Regular Paper (to appear)

Gabriel Spadon, Oladapo Oyebode, Camilo M Botero, Tushar Sharma, Floris Goerlandt, Ronald Pelot (2025) Community-Centered Spatial Intelligence for Climate Adaptation at Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore ACM Conference on Spatial Intelligence for Smart and Connected Communities (SpatialConnect'25), co-located with the ACM SIGSPATIAL International Conference on Advances in Geographic Information Systems (ACM SIGSPATIAL'25)

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