Jacob Epstein Computing & Data Sciences PhD Student at Boston University

Research

I apply machine learning and mathematical modeling techniques to augment the capabilities of decision-makers working in conservation.

I’m interested in exploring how citizen science data can be used to inform decision-makers and create a positive impact in environmental science.

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Publications

Gregory LeMasurier, James Tukpah, Murphy Wonsick, Jordan Allspaw, Brendan Hertel, Jacob Epstein, Reza Azadeh, Taskin Padir, Holly A. Yanco, and Elizabeth Phillips. Comparing a 2D Keyboard and Mouse Interface to Virtual Reality for Human-in-the-Loop Robot Planning for Mobile Manipulation. The 33rd IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), Pasadena, California, August 2024

Miguel Fuentes, Jacob Epstein, Adriaan Dokter, Benjamin Van Doren, Dave Slager, Ethan Plunkett, and Daniel Sheldon. Learning Migration Models from Marginals with Site Fidelity. [Working Paper]

Blog

Excited to be starting a PhD in Computing & Data Sciences at BU in September 2025! - June 1, 2025

Thoughts on Homer's Odyssey - January 12, 2025

New Site! - January 11, 2025