Kimberly Garcia

Research group:

The INSYT (~insight) Lab investigates novel Neurosymbolic AI methods to design intelligent systems that contribute to socially and environmentally sustainable futures. Our research combines the strengths of statistical AI with symbolic knowledge to create models that are powerful, transparent, interpretable, and grounded in real-world contexts. We take a human-centered approach, applying our methods in smart environments and employing innovative user interfaces to provide meaningful interactions for end users.

By fostering interdisciplinary collaborations (e.g., with legal scholars, environmental experts, and industry partners), we aim to bridge fundamental research with real-world applications. Our ultimate vision is to develop technologies that deliver a tangible, positive impact on society.

Short bio:

Kimberly Garcia leads the INSYT (~insight) Lab at IT:U, where she develops Neurosymbolic AI methods to create socially and environmentally sustainable systems. She completed postdoctoral fellowships at Sorbonne University, France, and the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations with legal scholars and environmental scientists. Kimberly has led multi-year research projects funded by government agencies and industry partners in the United States and Switzerland, bridging academic research and real-world applications. She previously worked as a research scientist at Siemens Corporate Technology in Berkeley, California, and has extensive international experience teaching and mentoring students at the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland), the University of Bologna (Italy), the University of California, Berkeley (United States), and the Metropolitan Autonomous University (Mexico). She earned her doctorate in computer science at CINVESTAV, Mexico.

“I am passionate about developing technologies that bring a positive societal impact and believe that interdisciplinary research is essential to achieving this”. 

Kimberly Garcia