Our Center

USC and Capital One Financial Corp. created a joint research center called the USC Capital One Center for Responsible AI and Decision Making in Finance (CREDIF) housed under the School of Advanced Computing, a division of the Viterbi School of Engineering. The USC Capital One Center will support research projects in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with application to finance to be carried out by faculty members from the Viterbi School of Engineering. The center will also offer a one-year fellowship program for doctoral students and add a research component to the existing Master program in Financial Engineering. The center will host workshops and an annual joint research symposium to share outcomes and insights and facilitate the advancement of research in the use of AI and ML to solve complex financial problems as well as automate financial processes and tasks.
Center Faculty
Capital One Fellows
The USC Capital One Center of AI in Finance is proud to host the Capital One Fellows program, which attracts top-tier scholars and researchers dedicated to advancing the field of artificial intelligence. Our fellows engage in high-impact projects, collaborate with leading experts, and contribute to pioneering research that addresses critical AI challenges. The program provides a unique opportunity for fellows to gain valuable experience, develop innovative solutions, and make significant contributions to the AI community.
Advisory Board
Our distinguished Advisory Board at the USC-Capital One Center for Responsible AI and Decision Making in Finance is composed of industry leaders, academic pioneers, and seasoned professionals who offer strategic guidance and support. Their collective expertise and insights are instrumental in shaping the center's research agenda, aligning our efforts with industry needs, and fostering partnerships that amplify the impact of our initiatives. The Advisory Board plays a vital role in guiding the center towards its mission of advancing AI research and innovation in the financial sector.
Major Events
2025-2026

2025-2026
