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Anders HansenView profile

Professor

University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom

Professor Anders C. Hansen is a mathematician at the University of Cambridge and University of Oslo, leading the Applied Functional and Harmonic Analysis group. His work bridges functional analysis, artificial intelligence, and computational mathematics, focusing on the Solvability Complexity Index (SCI) hierarchy and stability issues in deep learning. He has held prestigious fellowships, including a Royal Society University Research Fellowship and Peterhouse Bye-Fellowship. Educated at the University of Cambridge, UC Berkeley, and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology Developed groundbreaking theories in compressed sensing and deep learning, revealing algorithmic instability paradoxes Organized workshops on computational mathematics and AI interpretability His research explores the SCI hierarchy , exposing computational barriers in AI, quantum mechanics, and inverse problems. Key projects include Smale’s 18th problem and analyzing neural network stability. His work has transformed understanding of compressed sensing, particularly in medical imaging. Recent scientific awards include the Whitehead Prize (2019), IMA Prize (2018), and Leverhulme Prize (2017). Collaborations span institutions like Caltech, MIT, and the University of Vienna. As an educator, he teaches NST Part IA Mathematical Methods , Part II Numerical Analysis , and a Part III course on Compressed Sensing . His group has mentored 17 PhD and postdoctoral researchers since 2012.

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Jon SimonView profile

Professor

Stanford UniversityUnited States

Jon Simon is the Joan Reinhart Professor and Professor of Applied Physics at Stanford University . He leads the Simon Lab , which explores the convergence of condensed matter physics , quantum optics , and quantum information science , focusing on creating synthetic materials from light and investigating topological and strongly correlated quantum systems. His research spans constructing photonic materials in quantum circuits, studying small quantum systems with strong correlations, and applying Hamiltonian engineering to realize exotic states of matter. The lab has achieved milestones like the first Mott insulator of photons and topologically insulating circuits . Collaborative projects with the Schuster Lab leverage superconducting quantum circuits for synthetic matter studies. Jon's students include Adam Shaw (PhD, now at Stony Brook) Lavanya Taneja (PhD, now at Atom Computing) Ruichao Ma (Postdoc, now faculty at Purdue) among others. The lab's recent publications focus on cavity arrays, hybrid quantum systems, and topological photonics. Research is supported by grants and affiliations with Stanford's Department of Applied Physics and interdisciplinary institutes.

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Takuya OouraView profile

Assistant Professor

Kyoto UniversityJapan

Takuya Ooura is an Assistant Professor at the Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences (RIMS) at Kyoto University, specializing in numerical analysis and mathematical software development. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in scientific computing and software development. Dr. Ooura earned his educational credentials through a rigorous academic path: he graduated from Hokuriku High School in 1987; completed his undergraduate studies at Nagoya University's School of Science in 1992; earned his Master of Engineering from the Department of Applied Physics at the University of Tokyo in 1994; and completed his PhD (Engineering) from the same department in 1997. His academic journey continued with a Research Fellowship from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (1997) followed by a position as Research Associate at RIMS, Kyoto University (2000). Dr. Ooura's research focuses on numerical integration algorithms, particularly his groundbreaking double exponential formula for Fourier-type integrals, which has been incorporated into Mathematica's NIntegrate function. He has also developed a high-speed FFT library that's utilized in Google Chrome browser (visible in chrome://credits). His work on continuous Euler transformation for accelerating convergence of slowly decaying integrals represents significant innovation in numerical analysis. His research spans both theoretical development and practical implementation of mathematical algorithms with real-world applications. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to numerical analysis, with particular emphasis on quadrature methods, integral transforms, and high-precision computation. His work shows a clear progression from theoretical foundations to practical implementations, with several algorithms achieving widespread adoption in commercial and open-source software. Paper prize awarded by JSIAM (2000) for 'A continuous Euler transformation and its application to Fourier transforms of slowly decaying functions' Paper prize awarded by JSIAM (2001) for 'Improvement of the PI Calculation Algorithm and Implementation of Fast Multiple-Precision Computation' Paper prize awarded by JSIAM (2005) for 'An Improved Convergence Test for the Double Exponential Formula' Japan Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics 4th Achievement Award (2014) for 'Pioneering and practical development of the double exponential numerical integration method' Dr. Ooura has developed several widely used mathematical software packages including the double exponential integral formula, Clenshaw-Curtis numerical integration rule, and a general-purpose FFT library. His FFT package is particularly notable for its speed and accuracy, with benchmark tests showing superior performance compared to other implementations. His software has been incorporated into major projects including Google Chrome and SETI@home, demonstrating the practical impact of his theoretical work. His future research directions include further development of numerical computation libraries and applying his methods to various computational problems.

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Adrien DesjardinsView profile

Professor

University of British ColumbiaCanada

Adrien Desjardins is a Professor at the University of British Columbia, jointly appointed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Faculty of Applied Science. He joined UBC in 2024 after serving as a Full Professor at University College London from 2019-2024, following 13 years on faculty there. His educational background includes a B.Sc. from UBC (2001) and a Ph.D. from MIT and Harvard University (2007). Dr. Desjardins' research program focuses on interdisciplinary development of imaging and sensing modalities and autonomous robotics with marine and biomedical applications. His work integrates photonics, ultrasound, machine learning, and robotics to create innovative diagnostic tools and sensing systems, particularly in optical coherence tomography, diffuse optical spectroscopy, and photoacoustic imaging. His publication record reveals an evolution from foundational neuroimaging work (2001) toward increasingly sophisticated optical systems culminating in breakthroughs like ultrasensitive optical microresonators for ultrasound sensing (2017), demonstrating consistent innovation in biomedical optics with growing emphasis on machine learning integration and real-world applications. His scientific contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards: Research Chair from the Royal Academy of Engineering Healthcare Technologies Challenge Award from EPSRC Starting grants from ERC, EPSRC, and Royal Society World Economic Forum Young Scientist (2015) UCL Provost Teaching Prize (2013) Dr. Desjardins actively mentors graduate students and secures major research funding through competitive grants, with current openings for January/September 2025 intakes. His program involves close industry collaboration indicating strong translational focus, though specific lab names aren't mentioned. The interdisciplinary nature of his work suggests teams spanning engineering, computer science, and medical disciplines working on next-generation imaging systems for healthcare and marine exploration.

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Ajit RajwadeView profile

Professor

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)India

Ajit Rajwade is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering , Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. His research spans Artificial Intelligence , Compressed Sensing , and Medical Imaging , with affiliations to the Centre for Machine Intelligence and Data Science and the Koita Centre for Digital Health . Education : PhD in Computer and Information Science and Engineering, University of Florida (2010) MSc in Computer Science, McGill University (2004) BTech in Computer Engineering, University of Pune (2002) His research interests focus on intelligent data acquisition, particularly in neural network analysis , graph signal processing , and medical imaging . He develops compressed sensing algorithms for inverse problems like tomography and MRI reconstruction , alongside applying group testing to pandemic response. Scientific awards include the Prof. S. P. Sukhatme Award (2024) and Departmental Teaching Excellence (2019). His publications demonstrate expertise in image restoration , noise modeling , and epidemiological algorithms . He has advised PhD students like Sabyasachi Ghosh and Jerin Geo James , with a focus on computationally efficient methods in medical imaging and machine learning .

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Harry E. RudaView profile

Professor

University of TorontoCanada

Professor Harry E. Ruda holds the Stanley Meek Chair in Advanced Nanotechnology at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. He directs the Centre for Advanced Nanotechnology and leads the Electronic-Photonic Materials Group. His research spans semiconductor nanostructures, focusing on nanoelectronics and nanophotonics, with notable contributions to nanowire growth, quantum transport, and plasmonic effects. Education: B.Sc. in Physics, Imperial College London Ph.D. in Physics, MIT His research interests include: Semiconductor nanowire growth via VLS process Quantum transport and spintronics Nonlinear optical effects in quantum dots/nanowires Surface state control through passivation Photonic crystal structures for optical devices Carrier dynamics in low-dimensional systems Recent publications highlight advancements in InAs nanowire sensors, Coulomb impurity effects, photonic crystal design, and hybrid superconducting/semiconductor devices. His work bridges fundamental electron dynamics and applied quantum technologies. Scientific Awards: Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellow, Royal Society of Canada Fellow, Institute of Physics (UK) Fellow, Institute of Nanotechnology Fellow, Institution of Engineering and Technology Fellow, Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering Teaching: MSE335: Materials Physics MSE490: Professional Ethics and Practice MSE1023: Quantum Transport

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Antonio RangelView profile

Professor

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)United States

Antonio Rangel is the Bing Professor of Neuroscience, Behavioral Biology, and Economics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where he also serves as Head Faculty in Residence. He is a faculty member in the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) with research focusing on the computational and neurobiological basis of value-based decision-making. Dr. Rangel received his educational training at prestigious institutions: B.Sc. from Caltech in 1993 M.S. from Harvard University in 1996 Ph.D. in 1998 Professor Rangel's research lies at the intersection of neuroscience, economics, and psychology, with a focus on understanding how the brain makes decisions. His work investigates the neural mechanisms underlying value computation, choice processes, self-control, and social decision-making. Using a multidisciplinary approach that combines functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), eye-tracking, computational modeling, and behavioral experiments, his lab has made significant contributions to the field of neuroeconomics. His research has revealed how value signals are represented in the brain, how attention influences choice, and the neural basis of self-control failures. Professor Rangel has pioneered methods for studying decision processes with high temporal resolution using eye-tracking data, demonstrating how fixation patterns relate to value computations and choice outcomes. His work spans from theoretical frameworks of value-based decision-making to practical applications in behavioral public economics. Professor Rangel's work has been recognized with prestigious awards: 2019 NOMIS Distinguished Scientist Award 2018 Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science As an academic leader, Professor Rangel has mentored numerous students and researchers who have gone on to make their own contributions to neuroscience and economics. His lab, the Rangel Neuroeconomics Laboratory at Caltech, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research, bringing together students and scholars from neuroscience, economics, psychology, and computer science. The lab has received significant funding to support its research on the neural basis of decision-making, including support from the NOMIS Foundation. The Rangel Neuroeconomics Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including fMRI analysis capabilities, eye-tracking systems, and computational resources for modeling decision processes. The lab fosters a collaborative environment where researchers apply methods from experimental economics and cognitive neuroscience to unravel the complexities of human decision-making.

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Pierre VandergheynstView profile

Professor

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland

Pierre Vandergheynst is a Full Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) in the Department of Electrical Engineering, with a courtesy appointment in Computer and Communication Sciences. He serves as EPFL’s Vice-Provost for Education since 2015 and leads the Signal Processing Laboratory 2 (LTS2). His research spans harmonic analysis, sparse approximations, mathematical data processing, and applications in signal/image processing, computer vision, machine learning, and graph-based data analysis. PhD in Mathematical Physics (1998), Université catholique de Louvain Postdoctoral Researcher at EPFL (1998-2001) Assistant Professor at EPFL (2002-2007) His research explores geometry/symmetry in high-dimensional data, redundant dictionaries for dimensionality reduction, and computational harmonic analysis on manifolds. Recent work focuses on protein structure modeling, geometric deep learning, and graph-based signal processing. Key article trends include graph neural networks for protein analysis, geometric deep learning in neuroscience, and structured knowledge priors in neural models. His 2023-2025 publications emphasize interpretable AI, long-range dependencies in graphs, and molecular representation learning. Scientific Awards: IEEE Signal Processing Magazine Best Paper Award (2023) Signal Processing Society Best Paper Award (2022) Apple ARTS Award (2007) De Boelpaepe Prize, Royal Academy of Sciences of Belgium (2009-2010) He has supervised over 30 PhD theses and contributed to foundational work in graph signal processing, compressive sensing, and geometric deep learning. His lab develops tools for data science on non-Euclidean structures, with applications in medicine, astronomy, and wireless systems.

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Martin T. WellsView profile

Professor

Cornell UniversityUnited States

Martin T. Wells is the Charles A. Alexander Professor of Statistical Sciences at Cornell University, with joint appointments in the Department of Statistical Science, Department of Biological Statistics and Computational Biology, Department of Social Statistics, and as Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at Weill Medical School. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the ASA-SIAM Book Series and Co-Editor of the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Weill Cornell Medical College Research Interests span applied and theoretical statistics, Bayesian methods, biostatistics, clinical epidemiology, and computational biology. His work bridges disciplines like finance, legal studies, and health services research. Article Trends highlight advancements in Bayesian modeling, quantum cognition machine learning, tensor analysis, and misclassification correction, with applications in genomics, finance, and public health. Fellow of the American Statistical Association Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society Contributions include developing statistical software (e.g., rTensor), methodological innovations in clinical trials, and empirical legal studies on civil rights and the death penalty.

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Robert MacCurdyView profile

Assistant Professor

University of ColoradoUnited States

Robert MacCurdy is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder . He leads the Matter Assembly Computation Lab (MACLab) focused on automating robot design and fabrication. His research bridges computational design and advanced manufacturing to create "robots that walk out of the printer." The lab develops tools like OpenVCAD , an open-source volumetric multi-material geometry compiler.

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Simon GodsillView profile

Professor

University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom

Professor Simon Godsill MA PhD FIET FIEEE is a University Professor of Statistical Signal Processing in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge. He heads a research team specializing in statistical signal processing, digital audio restoration, and Bayesian inference. His work addresses the processing and analysis of digital speech, audio, tracking systems, and financial datasets, with a focus on probabilistic modeling and computational methods. Research interests include statistical signal processing , degraded signal restoration , and Bayesian computational methods . Recent publications emphasize Gaussian processes, variational inference, and multi-object tracking for applications in audio enhancement and financial data analysis. He co-founded the audio remastering company CEDAR Audio Ltd in 1988. Scientific awards: Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET) Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (FIEEE) Outside academia, he enjoys singing, cricket, piano/organ playing, and running. His team at Cambridge's Engineering department focuses on robust tracking algorithms and signal enhancement techniques.

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Aleksandar JeremicView profile

Associate Professor

McMaster UniversityCanada

Aleksandar Jeremic is an Associate Professor in both the Electrical & Computer Engineering department and the McMaster School of Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University. His research focuses on biomedical signal processing, statistical signal processing, and biometrics, with applications in healthcare and biomedical systems. He holds a Dipl. Ing. from the University of Belgrade, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago. His expertise spans physiological signal analysis (e.g., ECG/EEG), medical imaging, and machine learning for biomedical applications. He has authored over 50 technical articles and two book chapters, and has been recognized with a teaching award from the McMaster Electrical and Computer Engineering Society (2018). He supervises graduate students in both theoretical and applied research areas. Dr. Jeremic teaches advanced courses such as Biomedical Signal Modeling and Processing and Advanced Probability and Random Processes , emphasizing practical applications of signal processing in healthcare. His work includes clinical implementations like neonatal seizure monitoring software and microwave imaging for breast cancer detection.

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Adam ZylbersztejnView profile

Assistant Professor

NHH Norwegian School of EconomicsNorway

Adam Zylbersztejn is an Assistant Professor (Maître de conférences HDR) at Université Lumière Lyon 2 and affiliated with GATE Lyon Saint-Etienne, a research group in economics. He holds a PhD from the Paris School of Economics (2013) and previously conducted postdoctoral research at WU Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business). His research focuses on behavioral economics using experimental methods to study individual and interactive decision processes, particularly in contexts involving trust, strategic uncertainty, and cultural variability. Key research areas include behavioral game theory, experimental finance, and the impact of nonverbal communication in economic interactions. His work has been published in top journals such as Journal of Economic Psychology , Games and Economic Behavior , and Experimental Economics . Recent studies examine topics like anonymity effects in charitable giving, trust in market exchanges under oath, and cognitive processes in asset markets using eye-tracking technology. His ongoing projects include research on risk-incentive tradeoffs and ambiguity framing in decision-making. While no formal academic awards are listed, his work has received press coverage in outlets like Le Monde and CORTEX Mag . He collaborates widely with institutions such as GATE-LSE and the Paris School of Economics, contributing to both theoretical and applied economic inquiry.

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Ronald McGarveyView profile

Professor

IÉSEG School of ManagementFrance

Ronald McGarvey is a Full Professor at IÉSEG School of Management since 2022, with prior roles including Associate Professor with Tenure at the University of Missouri (2013-2022) and Senior Operations Researcher at RAND Corporation (2002-2022). He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Pennsylvania State University and an H.D.R. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Paul Sabatier, France. Education : H.D.R. (2024), Industrial Engineering, University of Paul Sabatier Ph.D. (2002), Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Pennsylvania State University His research focuses on Operations Research and Robust Optimization applied to diverse domains: Healthcare Logistics : Modeling access disparities in rural obstetric care for American Indian populations Environmental Sustainability : Analyzing biomass energy systems, forest carbon impacts, and waste management frameworks Network Design : Developing optimization models for supply chain resilience, military logistics, and urban transit safety Policy Analysis : Evaluating multi-state environmental collaborations and localized food systems His publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary applications of mathematical programming and spatial optimization to real-world challenges in healthcare access, energy sustainability, and transportation systems. Key Collaborations : Working with researchers in public health (Thorsen, Noble), environmental science (Aguilar), and engineering (Mirzaee, Gutierrez-Lopez)

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Ji ZhuView profile

Professor

University of Michigan-Ann ArborUnited States

Ji Zhu is the Susan A. Murphy Collegiate Professor of Statistics at the University of Michigan, Department of Statistics. He holds affiliations with the Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS) and the Michigan Integrated Center for Health Analytics and Medical Prediction (MiCHAMP). His research focuses on statistical machine learning, network analysis, and health science applications. Education: B.Sc. in Physics (Peking University, 1996), M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Statistics (Stanford University, 2000 and 2003). Notable awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2008), Fellowships from the ASA (2013) and IMS (2015), and recognition as a Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2014–2020). Research interests span statistical methodologies for networks, survival analysis, and high-dimensional data. He co-authored influential papers on community detection, network cross-validation, and latent space models. Current editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of the Annals of Applied Statistics and Action Editor for the Journal of Machine Learning Research. Advising: Supervised over 50 students and postdocs, many now in academia and industry. Notable former advisees include Tianxi Li (University of Minnesota), Yuan Zhang (Ohio State University), and Weijing Tang (Carnegie Mellon University). Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary projects at MIDAS and MiCHAMP, focusing on healthcare analytics and predictive modeling for diseases like hepatitis and cardiovascular outcomes.

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