About
Dr. Thomas Kehler is Chief Scientist and Co-Founder at CrowdSmart, where he focuses on developing AI systems that enhance collective intelligence and creative collaboration. With over 50 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Kehler has been a pioneering force in both academic research and commercial AI applications.
His career spans significant leadership roles in AI innovation, including CEO of IntelliCorp, the first AI/Expert Systems company to go public, and CEO of Connect, an early e-commerce pioneer. His work at Recipio, later acquired by Informative, broke new ground in using AI for large-scale customer engagement and collaborative brainstorming with major brands like LEGO, NBC, and Procter & Gamble.
Dr. Kehler holds a Ph.D. in applied physics from Drexel University, where he applied early machine learning algorithms to complex magnetic phenomena. His current research focuses on creating scalable models that integrate human agency and creativity with AI systems. He has authored over 20 publications in AI, natural language processing, and physics, and holds four patents in AI technology for amplifying human intelligence. He has served on the Information Technology Advisory Board of the National Research Council and various corporate, academic, and non-profit boards.