From Research Methods to Research Intelligence™
RMDS Lab is a California-based research and AI innovation company built on decades of work in research methods, data science, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Our Mission
To help preserve, discover, and advance human intelligence so valuable knowledge can continue to support research, innovation, growth, and future generations.
What Guides Our Work
We believe the most valuable intelligence often already exists—in archives, research, experience, decisions, relationships, and stories. Our role is to help make that intelligence visible, useful, and lasting.
Built on Research. Expanded Through AI.
RMDS Lab's work grows from a long-standing commitment to research quality, practical innovation, and the responsible use of AI to extend human knowledge rather than replace it.
Our Story
A Research Foundation
RMDS Lab grew from decades of work in research methods, data science, AI, and education. That foundation now supports a broader effort to preserve and advance the intelligence behind research, innovation, and human experience.
A Living Ecosystem
Our work is supported by a broad network of researchers, AI professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, advisors, and collaborators, including more than 45,000 LinkedIn members and 1,500+ Southern California members.
Founded by Dr. Alex Liu
Stanford Ph.D. • Former IBM Chief Data Scientist for Analytics Services • Advisor to Harvard Data Science Review • 30+ years across AI, research methods, education, and innovation.
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Explore our ecosystem, HMIP foundation, and current work in Research Intelligence™.
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