About the AI Club

Meet the club officers and learn more about our mission.

Our Officers

Spence Hannegan

Spence Hannegan

President

Major: Mathematics

Hometown: Meridian, MS

Spence is passionate about AI research and leads projects in machine learning.

Josh Hargrave

Josh Hargrave

Vice President

Major: Aerospace Eng

Hometown: Pearland, TX

Josh specializes in AI ethics and works on AI-driven social good initiatives.

Julian Garcia

Julian Garcia

Executive Coordinator

Major: Aerospace Eng

Hometown: Wichita Falls, TX

Julian is eager to merge aerospace & AI for tech innovation. Excited to grow the club, tackle projects, and explore AIs impact on aerospace.

Michal Zajac

Michal Zajac

Graduate Advisor

Major: Computer Science

Hometown: Palos Heights, IL

A driven computer science professional, excels in data and software engineering, problem-solving, and team leadership.

Andy Hahn

Andy Hahn

Graduate Advisor

Major: Computer Science

Hometown: Arlington Hts, IL

Delivered impactful cost-saving solutions at Dell and Mercedes-Benz. He thrives on solving complex challenges in dynamic environments.

Dr. Gong

Dr. Gong

Faculty Advisor

Associate professor of Computer Science, specializes in AI applications across healthcare, engineering, and public services.

Connor Barbaccia

Connor Barbaccia

Executive Developer

Major: Mathematics and Computer Science

Hometown: Naperville, IL

Connor manages the github and website for UAAI aswell as manages the webdev team.