Faculty Profile

Joshua Patterson

Assistant Chair, of Natural Sciences Programs

College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences

302-356-6881

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., Applied Chemistry. Delaware State University

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Biography

Joshua Patterson is an accomplished professional with a strong background in academia, research, and the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. His career showcases a blend of teaching experience and cutting-edge research, particularly in the areas of bioinformatics and drug discovery.

He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry from Delaware State University, where he also worked as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry. Dr. Patterson's research focuses on leveraging generative AI to innovate in healthcare. He has demonstrated research experience in diverse AI applications, including machine learning, reinforcement learning, recommender systems, graph neural networks (GNNs), knowledge graphs, generative AI models (e.g., LLMs), drug discovery/development, and natural products chemistry. He is passionate about education and discovery and strives to develop AI-fueled methodologies for critical research.