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Simo SärkkäView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Signal Processing
• Bayesian Filtering
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Professor Simo Särkkä holds a position in Sensor Informatics and Medical Technology at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation (EEA), Aalto University. His research focuses on multi-sensor data processing, Bayesian filtering, machine learning, and their applications in medical technology, brain imaging, and inverse problems. He leads research groups including the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology (HIIT) and Sensor Informatics and Medical Technology. His work bridges theoretical advancements in probabilistic methods with practical implementations in healthcare and engineering. Key research interests include Gaussian processes, stochastic differential equations, quantum machine learning, and signal processing. He has contributed to advancements in algorithms for nonlinear state-space models, parallel computing techniques, and medical imaging technologies such as scatter correction in CT scans. His methodologies are applied across domains like autonomous systems, robotics, and bioengineering. Notable publications span topics like quantum-assisted Gaussian regression, physics-informed machine learning for industrial processes, and parallel-in-time numerical methods. His work emphasizes computational efficiency and robustness in high-dimensional and real-time systems.

Henry MossView profile

Researcher

• Machine Learning
• Bayesian Optimization
• Theoretical Physics
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Dr Henry Moss is a Researcher at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics within the School of Physical Sciences at the University of Cambridge. His work focuses on machine learning applications in climate modeling, Bayesian optimization, and Gaussian processes, bridging computational mathematics with environmental science and chemistry. His research interests include: Bayesian optimization for environmental and chemical systems Reinforcement learning in climate modeling Gaussian processes for molecular property prediction High-throughput machine learning in scientific domains Interpretable AI for coastal flooding prediction Hybrid ML-physics modeling Dr Moss's publications highlight his contributions to federated learning for climate models, sparse Gaussian process techniques, and multi-objective optimization frameworks. These works span applications in weather prediction, chemical engineering, and oceanography. Email: hwm26@cam.ac.uk

Gonzalo Guillén GosálbezView profile

Professor

• Process Systems Engineering
• Sustainable Chemistry
• Environmental Impact Assessment
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Prof. Dr. Gonzalo Guillén Gosálbez is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences , ETH Zürich. He holds a PhD in Process Systems Engineering (UPC, 2005) and has held academic positions at Imperial College London (Reader), University of Manchester (Senior Lecturer), and Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Assistant/Associate Professor). His research focuses on Sustainable Chemical Processes , integrating life cycle assessment, optimization techniques, and planetary boundary analysis to evaluate and design low-carbon technologies. Current position: Full Professor, ETH Zürich (2019–present) Prior roles: Imperial College London (2016–2019), University of Manchester (2014–2016), URV Spain (2008–2014) Education: PhD (UPC, 2005), MEng/BEng (University of Murcia) His research explores CO2 valorization , green methanol synthesis , circular marine fuels , and planetary boundary compliance in energy and chemical systems. Recent work emphasizes machine learning for process modeling, single-atom catalysis , and decentralized ammonia production . Scientific contributions include 15+ peer-reviewed articles (2023–2025) in journals like Nature Chemical Engineering , ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering , and Energy & Environmental Science . Key themes: Optimization of hybrid fossil/renewable carbon systems Environmental impacts of energy transitions Catalyst design for sustainable chemistry Life cycle assessment of emerging technologies Awarded UPC Top Doctoral Student Award and Top National Student Award , he combines process systems engineering with sustainability metrics to address global challenges in chemical and energy systems.

• Computational Physics
• Machine Learning
• Applied Mathematics
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Andrew M. Stuart is a Professor at the California Institute of Technology's Division of Engineering and Applied Science. His research bridges computational mathematics, machine learning, and physical modeling, focusing on inverse problems, partial differential equations, and multiscale systems. He has pioneered methodologies integrating Gaussian processes, Kalman inversion, and neural operators for scientific computing. His recent publications highlight innovations in competitive protein dimerization networks, nonlinear Bayesian inference, and operator learning. Articles span applications in materials science, geophysics, and biochemical signal processing, emphasizing data-driven discovery of differential equations and scalable algorithms for high-dimensional problems. Stuart's work addresses challenges in structural error modeling, uncertainty quantification, and graph-based learning, with implications for climate modeling and dynamical systems. Despite extensive contributions, the scraped data does not specify students, awards, or contact details.

Anna GottardView profile

Associate Professor

• Multivariate Statistical Models
• Graphical Models
• Statistical Machine Learning
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Anna Gottard is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Florence, where she leads the Department of Statistics, Computer Science, and Applications. She directs the Florence Center for Data Science (FDS) and participates in the Technical Scientific Committee of the Tuscan Center for Big Data, Data Science, and AI (CBDAI). Her research focuses on multivariate statistical models, particularly graphical models, and extends to statistical machine learning, fair models, and directional data analysis. She is an Associate Editor for the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A (JRSSA) and Statistical Methods & Applications (SMA). Her recent work includes Bayesian approaches for mixed graphical models, uncertainty-aware classification trees, and methodological advancements in latent uncertainty models. Her contributions span theoretical developments and applied research in interdisciplinary areas like biostatistics and sustainability. Her research interests emphasize bridging statistical theory with practical applications, including fairness in machine learning, interpretable models, and tree-based methodologies. She has actively contributed to open-source software, notably the Mix3Trees R package for mixed-effect tree models. Her work addresses challenges in variable selection, graphical model inference, and ethical AI practices. Current projects explore Bayesian frameworks for complex data structures and methodological improvements in graphical model interpretability. Anna has advised on interdisciplinary collaborations, such as studies on GDPR compliance in biobanking and epidemiological modeling of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Tuscany. She collaborates with institutions like the CBDAI to advance data science applications in regional policy and healthcare. Her research trajectory reflects a commitment to both foundational statistical theory and real-world problem-solving across diverse domains.

Joan BrunaView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Signal Processing
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Joan Bruna is a Full Professor of Computer Science, Data Science, and affiliated Mathematics at New York University's Courant Institute and Center for Data Science. He leads the CILVR group and co-founded the MaD group. His research focuses on mathematical foundations of machine learning, deep learning, signal processing, and their applications in computational science, climate modeling, and geophysics. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from École Polytechnique and has held roles at UC Berkeley, the Institute for Advanced Study, and the Flatiron Institute. Education: Ph.D. (2013) and M.Sc. (2005) in Applied Mathematics, École Polytechnique and ENS Cachan; dual B.Sc./M.Sc. in Telecommunications and Mathematics from UPC Barcelona (2002–2004). Awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2019) and Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2018). Research interests span theoretical aspects of deep learning, optimization, and statistical methods, with applications to climate science and inverse problems. He has advised numerous PhD students and postdocs, contributing to seminal work on scattering networks, geometric deep learning, and neural ODEs. Professional service includes editorial roles at TMLR, JMLR, and TPAMI, plus program chairs for major conferences. His work bridges mathematics and machine learning, emphasizing rigorous analysis and real-world impact.

Peng ZhaoView profile

Assistant Professor

• High-dimensional statistics
• Statistical network models
• Multivariate statistics
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Peng Zhao is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Economics & Statistics at the University of Delaware, with affiliations to UD's Data Science Institute. His academic career includes a postdoctoral research position at Texas A&M University's Department of Statistics (August 2020–June 2023), following his Ph.D. training at Florida State University. Education Ph.D. in Statistics, Florida State University, 2020 B.S. in Statistics, Beijing Institute of Technology, 2015 Dr. Zhao's research focuses on cutting-edge statistical methodologies, including: High-dimensional statistical modeling and inference Network-based statistical analysis Multivariate data processing techniques Scalable Bayesian computational methods Nonparametric Bayesian approaches Dependency-aware statistical learning frameworks Optimization algorithms for complex models Regularization mechanisms in statistical learning He teaches graduate-level courses in regression analysis (STAT611) and mathematical statistics (STAT602) at the University of Delaware. Office location: Room 214, Townsend Hall, 531 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19716.

Eleni ChatziView profile

Professor

• Structural Health Monitoring
• Nonlinear System Identification
• Damage Detection
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Prof. Eleni Chatzi is a Full Professor and Chair of Structural Mechanics at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering. She holds a PhD from Columbia University (2010) and has held roles from Assistant to Full Professor at ETH since 2010. Her research focuses on intelligent structural monitoring and data-driven asset management, emphasizing nonlinear dynamics and sensor integration. Affiliations : Institute of Structural Engineering, European Academy of Wind Energy (EAWE President), Swiss Community for Computational Methods (SWICCOMAS Chair) Research interests include Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), system identification, and advanced simulation tools. She pioneered work on data-driven diagnostics and self-aware infrastructure, supported by grants like the ERC Starting Grant (2015). Awards include the 2020 Walter L. Huber Prize and 2024 SHM Person of the Year Award. Her work spans wind energy infrastructure, metamaterials for vibration control, and AI-driven structural analytics. Over 600 publications and 200k+ citations highlight her impact. She teaches computational science and structural dynamics in ETH's programs and collaborates globally on sustainable infrastructure projects.

John EvansView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Mechanics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
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John Evans is an Associate Professor and Jack Rominger Faculty Fellow in the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, affiliated with the Applied Mathematics program. He serves as Associate Chair for Undergraduate Curriculum and is part of the Aerospace Mechanics Research Center (AMREC). His research focuses on computational mechanics, particularly fluid dynamics, fluid-structure interaction, and turbulence modeling using high-order and structure-preserving methods. Evans holds a PhD (2011) and MS (2008) in Computational and Applied Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin, and dual BS/MS degrees in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2006). Before joining CU Boulder, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences (ICES). His research interests include isogeometric analysis, immersed methods, and data-driven turbulence modeling. Notable contributions include development of divergence-conforming discretizations for incompressible flows, stabilized collocation methods, and invariant subgrid stress models. He leads the AMREC lab and collaborates on plasma-fueled propulsion systems and geometrically sensitive simulations. Key Awards: 2021: Rocky Mountain AIAA Educator of the Year 2021: Gallagher Young Investigator Medal 2019-2021: Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher Professional Activities: Editor of Engineering Computations, Senior AIAA Member, Simons Visiting Professor (2019) Evans' work bridges advanced numerical methods with real-world engineering challenges. His lab develops open-source tools like XIGA for multi-material problems and focuses on immersive simulation environments. Current projects explore turbulence closure models, plasma propulsion, and topology optimization with B-spline-based approaches.

• Financial Analysis
• Equity Valuation
• Life Insurance
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Demetris Christodoulou is an Associate Professor in Accounting, Governance and Regulation at the University of Sydney. He holds a BEcon from Piraeus University, an MSc(Fin) from the University of York (UK), and a PhD from Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). His research focuses on applying data analytics, econometrics, and visualization techniques to financial analysis, equity valuation, life insurance, and financial advice. He co-directs the PEMA research group, specializing in productivity and performance measurement analytics, and previously led the MEAFA research group (2007–2022). He has collaborated extensively with industry partners including Deloitte and Australian insurers, and developed training programs for over 1,000 executives. His work includes open-source contributions to Stata software and the Graph Workflow platform, alongside $662k in workshop-generated funds supporting academic programs. He has advised multiple PhD students and taught at leading universities globally. Education: BEcon in Economics (Econometrics), Piraeus University MSc in Finance, University of York (UK) PhD in Accounting and Financial Analysis, Athens University of Economics and Business His research interests span financial reporting models, life insurance underwriting strategies, and behavioral finance. Recent projects address dishonesty mitigation in insurance disclosures and the adviser effect on customer disclosures. He has published widely in top journals like the Review of Accounting Studies and Stata Journal , and his work was featured in The Australian for insights on insurance fraud reduction. He maintains international collaborations, including visiting roles at Columbia Business School and the University of Cyprus, and serves on advisory boards for organizations like Behaviour.ai. Publications highlight methodological innovations in econometrics and visualization, with 2025's upcoming Stata Journal paper advancing time-series analysis techniques. His grants include partnerships with industry on longitudinal studies of insured lives, aiming to improve risk modeling and public policy insights.

Richard E. TurnerView profile

Professor

• Probabilistic Machine Learning
• Environmental Prediction
• Spatio-temporal Modelling
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Richard E. Turner is a Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering and Research Lead for AI for Weather Prediction at the Alan Turing Institute. He serves as Cambridge Lead for the EPSRC Probabilistic AI Hub and previously held roles including Visiting Researcher at Microsoft Research, Co-Director of the AI4ER CDT, and Course Director for the Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence MPhil program. Current research focuses on probabilistic machine learning fundamentals, environmental prediction (weather/climate), and spatio-temporal modeling combining deep learning with Bayesian methods Supervised 26 PhD students (13 graduated) and 7 research assistants/associates Secured over £30M in research funding from EPSRC, Microsoft, Toyota, Google, DeepMind, Amazon, and Improbable Featured in BBC Radio 5 Live's The Naked Scientist, BBC World Service's Click, and Wired Magazine His recent publications demonstrate expertise in diffusion models for PDE simulations, Gaussian Processes for environmental applications, and Bayesian methods for spatio-temporal forecasting. Key trends include climate modeling using ML, neural PDE solvers, and scalable probabilistic inference. Awards : Cambridge Students' Union Teaching Award for Lecturing; supervised Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship winner Collaborations : Microsoft Research (AI4Science), Alan Turing Institute, EPSRC Probabilistic AI Hub Turner leads the Turner Group within Cambridge's Machine Learning Group, focusing on uncertainty-aware ML for scientific applications. Current research assistants work on topics like meta-learning, Bayesian inference, and climate science applications.

Amir Ali AhmadiView profile

Professor

• Optimization Theory
• Control Theory
• Dynamical Systems
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Amir Ali Ahmadi is a Professor at Princeton University's Department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering (ORFE), with affiliations across multiple disciplines including PACM, Computer Science, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and the Center for Statistics and Machine Learning. He serves as Director of Princeton's Optimization and Quantitative Decision Science Certificate Program and has taken temporary roles at Citadel GQS (2021-2022) and Google Brain (2020-2021). His research bridges optimization theory , dynamical systems , and control theory , focusing on scalable algorithms for complex problems in robotics, autonomous systems, and machine learning. He has pioneered DSOS/SDSOS relaxations as alternatives to traditional sum-of-squares methods, enabling faster solutions through linear/second-order cone programming. Recent publications explore: Higher-order Newton methods for socially responsible investment Data-efficient learning of dynamical systems Computational complexity of local minima Robust-to-dynamics optimization frameworks Award highlights include: 2024 Egon Balas Prize in Optimization 2024 Princeton Engineering Council Teaching Award 2023 Distinguished Teaching Award (Princeton SEAS) 2019 NSF CAREER Award 2017 DARPA Young Faculty Award 2017 Sloan Fellowship in Computer Science He advises prominent researchers like Georgina Hall (Tucker Prize finalist) and Bachir El Khadir (Goldstine Fellow), and leads the Princeton Optimization Seminar and MURI project on Control-Oriented Learning on the Fly.

Linlin ChenView profile

Associate Professor

• Statistics
• Applied Linear Models
• Categorical Data Analysis
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Linlin Chen is an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics within RIT's College of Science. She coordinates the Statistics Minors program and teaches courses including Design of Experiments, Categorical Data Analysis, and Applied Linear Models - Regression. Her research focuses on statistical modeling and computational methods. Education: BS (Peking University), Master of Computer Science (Rice University), MA/PhD (University of Rochester) Her research interests include experimental design, regression analysis, and categorical data modeling. Chen's work emphasizes practical applications in statistical methodology and data analysis. Scientific Awards: National Science Foundation grant recipient She holds regular office hours Tuesday and Thursday 10-11am in HLC-2217. Her teaching portfolio spans foundational to advanced statistical techniques.

Richard J. CookView profile

Professor

• Statistical Methods for Public Health
• Life History Analysis
• Longitudinal Data Analysis
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Richard J. Cook is a University Professor and Mathematics Faculty Research Chair in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo. He holds cross-appointments at the School of Public Health and Health Systems at the University of Waterloo and the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University. Previously, he held a Tier I Canada Research Chair in Statistical Methods for Health Research from 2005 to 2019. His educational background includes: BSc in Statistics from McMaster University MMath in Mathematics from University of Waterloo PhD in Statistics from University of Waterloo Professor Cook's research focuses on developing and applying statistical methods for public health research. His primary areas of interest include the analysis of life history data, longitudinal data analysis, methods for incomplete data, clinical trial design, and multivariate analysis. His work provides critical methodological frameworks for understanding disease progression and evaluating interventions in complex health settings. He has made significant contributions to the development of multistate models for disease processes and methods for handling interval-censored data. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on methodological innovations addressing real-world health research challenges. Recent work emphasizes estimand specification in clinical trials, transportability of research findings, and causal inference methods. His research bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications in autoimmune diseases, transfusion medicine, and public health. Professor Cook has received significant professional recognition: Tier I Canada Research Chair in Statistical Methods for Health Research (2005-2019) Mathematics Faculty Research Chair at University of Waterloo His students have earned prestigious awards including multiple Pierre-Robillard Awards, ISCB Student Conference Awards, and ENAR Distinguished Student Paper Awards, with notable achievements like Dr. Shu (Joy) Jiang being named in the Forbes Top 30 Under 30 North America (2023) for Healthcare. Professor Cook has advised numerous graduate students throughout his career, with many going on to successful academic and industry positions. His research has been supported by various grants, and he collaborates extensively with researchers in rheumatology, transfusion medicine, and public health through affiliations with the Centre for Prognosis Studies in Rheumatic Diseases, the International Psoriasis and Arthritis Research Team, and the McMaster Centre for Transfusion Research. He leads a vibrant research team that includes research associates, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students working on cutting-edge statistical methodology. His research group maintains strong connections with multiple institutions and research centers focused on health outcomes and disease progression.

Song KimView profile

Associate Professor

• International Political Economy
• Formal and Quantitative Methodology
• Big Data Analysis
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Song Kim is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Faculty Affiliate at the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS). He holds a Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton University, where he was awarded the Harold W. Dodds Fellowship (2012-2013). His research focuses on International Political Economy, Formal and Quantitative Methodology, and Big Data analysis of international trade. He is particularly known for his work on firm-level political incentives in trade liberalization, which earned him the 2015 Mancur Olson Award and the 2018 Michael Wallerstein Award for best published article in political economy. Kim develops computational methods for analyzing trade data, including dimension reduction and visualization techniques. He maintains two key databases: LobbyView (tracking firm lobbying efforts) and TradeLab (for trade policy analysis). His research has been published in top journals such as the American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, and International Organization. Educations : Ph.D. in Politics (Princeton University), B.A. not explicitly stated. His research interests include the dynamical evolution of lobbying networks, strategic links between political donations and lobbying, and the political origins of trade regulations. He also contributes methodological innovations, such as two-way fixed effects models and matching methods for causal inference with panel data. Awards : Mancur Olson Award (2015) Michael Wallerstein Award (2018) Harold W. Dodds Fellowship (2012-2013) Advising & Grants : No listed advisees. His work is supported by MIT’s IDSS and institutional funding. He collaborates on software tools like the 'wfe' and 'concordance' R packages, advancing computational social science. Labs/Teams : Associated with MIT’s Political Science Department and IDSS, focusing on interdisciplinary projects in trade, lobbying, and quantitative methods.