Bringing AI to life through impactful research

From tracking cars in busy parking lots to helping newborns find urgent hospital care, Sheridan student Dohee Kim is proving that artificial intelligence (AI) can do more than just crunch numbers — it can change lives.

As a third-year student in the Computer Systems Technology Software Development and Network Engineering program, Kim is turning complex algorithms into practical solutions that make cities smarter and healthcare systems faster as a student researcher, working on two high-impact research projects through Generator at Sheridan's Centre for Applied AI.

Kim's first project, Advancing Smart Parking Solutions through AI, was a collaboration with LocoMobi World, a company that develops Smart City parking systems, as well as the Town of Oakville.

Tasked with building a vehicle tracking solution using computer vision, Kim helped design a system that detects and monitors vehicles in real time — a tool that could revolutionize how cities manage traffic, enforce regulations and streamline parking payments.

Kim's second project, Find My Bed: An AI Navigator for Babies Requiring Immediate Hospital Transfers, tackled a different but equally pressing problem — the delay in transferring newborns who need urgent care, a critical challenge in neonatal healthcare. Working with tech company Korah Limited, Kim helped develop a simulator that analyzes historical hospital data to recommend the best available facility for a transfer based on distance, availability and patient needs.

“It was exciting to apply AI to tangible challenges,” said Kim. “Working on real-world projects and applying my knowledge to help improve smart city environments and patient care felt really meaningful.”

“Sheridan gave me the platform to explore where I want to take my career and helped me bridge the gap between theory and practice.”

– Dohee Kim

Under the guidance of the Centre’s Research Manager Dr. Haruna Isah alongside Faculty of Applied Science and Technology professors Drs. Lubna Mohammed and Nick Sajadi, Kim developed a wide range of skills — from technical like Python programming and state machine design, to soft skills including communication and time management. More importantly, she discovered a deeper sense of purpose in her work.

“Sheridan gave me the platform to explore where I want to take my career and helped me bridge the gap between theory and practice,” said Kim. “It’s helped me understand what working in the industry really looks like and given me more confidence as I plan for my future.”

Now equipped with hands-on experience and a clearer vision for her future, Kim is ready to enter her next chapter — by solving real problems that matter, one AI solution at a time.

Interested in learning more about how to get involved as a student in research, innovation and entrepreneurship at Sheridan? Visit sheridancollege.ca/generator.