Mai Dao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics at Wichita State University's Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. from Texas Tech University under the mentorship of Professors Min Wang and Souparno Ghosh. Research Focus: Bayesian statistics, high-dimensional inference, and statistical machine learning Contact: mai.dao@wichita.edu | Jabara Hall 319 | Office hours: Tue & Thu 3:30-4:30 p.m. Research Interests include: Bayesian quantile regression High-dimensional data analysis Statistical machine learning algorithms Variable selection techniques Computational statistics Econometric modeling Recent Article Trends : Mai Dao's publications (2021-2025) emphasize Bayesian quantile regression methods, focusing on variable selection, high-dimensional inference, and computational approaches. Key themes include handling non-ignorable missing data, macroeconomic stress testing, and bridge-randomized regression techniques. Academic Expertise spans: Bayesian statistical modeling High-dimensional inference Machine learning applications Quantile regression methodologies Statistical computing
Pedro Galeano is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) since 2009. He holds a PhD in Statistics (2004) under Prof. Daniel Peña, focusing on multiple time series. Previously, he served as Visiting Assistant Professor of Statistics and Econometrics at the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Statistics and Operations Research at Universidade de Santiago de Compostela. His research focuses on time series analysis, outlier detection, Bayesian inference in financial models, and functional data analysis with applications to missing data. He is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Time Series Analysis and advises the Heliyon journal. Key contributions include developing methodologies for detecting structural breaks, modeling systemic risk via copula approaches, and advancing robust statistical techniques for high-dimensional data. Active in academic leadership, Galeano co-organized the NICDA Workshop 2025 and has published extensively on topics like dynamic factor models, sequential parameter change detection, and functional data applications in energy markets. His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications in finance, economics, and environmental science.
Robert A Cribbie is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Health, York University. His work focuses on quantitative methods for psychological data analysis, particularly equivalence testing, multiplicity control, and robust statistical procedures. Current research emphasizes negligible effect testing, Bayesian statistics, and longitudinal data modeling Active in teaching graduate/undergraduate courses: Statistical Methods, ANOVA, Regression, Multivariate Analysis PI of multiple SSHRC grants (2020-2026) for equivalence testing and statistical modeling research Advisor to 12+ graduate students including Victoria Celio, Naomi Martinez Gutierrez, and Udi Alter Leads Robust Statistics Lab which developed the 'negligible' R package for equivalence analysis Recent publications address: • Equivalence testing in structural equation modeling (2024-2025) • Methodological improvements for Bayesian statistical guides (2025) • Multiplicity control practices in psychological research (2025) • Effect size interpretation standards (2023)
Joost-Pieter Katoen is a full Professor at RWTH Aachen University and Head of its Computer Science Department since 2012. He also holds a part-time (20%) Professorship at the University of Twente . His research focuses on model checking , probabilistic verification , formal semantics , and software verification , with applications in aerospace systems. His work has led to significant tools like MRMC (probabilistic model checker), COMPASS (AADL analysis tool-set), and libalf (learning automata library). He has authored over 18 international projects (total €5.2 million) and graduated 12 PhD students. Scientific Awards : Member, German National Academy of Sciences (Leopoldina), 2024 ACM Fellow, 2020 ERC Advanced Grant, 2018 Honorary doctorate, Aalborg University, 2017 Teaching Award, RWTH Aachen, 2010 Philips Early Career Development Award, 1988 Research Trends (from articles): His recent work spans probabilistic program verification , quantitative game theory , Markov chain analysis , and parameter synthesis for stochastic systems, with applications in AI, quantum computing, and fault tree analysis. Leadership & Service : Katoen co-founded the QEST conference , chairs ETAPS steering committee, and has led numerous program committees (CONCUR, TACAS, QEST). He has served on editorial boards and organized conferences/seminars globally.
Ali Gooya is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Machine Learning at the School of Computing Science, University of Glasgow, UK. His research focuses on probabilistic deep learning applied to medical imaging, particularly in cardiology and oncology, emphasizing semi/unsupervised methods due to sparse expert annotations. He holds a PhD in medical image analysis from the University of Tokyo (2007) and has held academic positions at the University of Leeds and Sheffield before joining Glasgow in 2022. Affiliations: Senior Lecturer in Machine Learning, University of Glasgow (2022–present) Lecturer in Computing, University of Leeds (2018–2022) Lecturer in Computing, University of Sheffield (2016–2018) Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Pennsylvania (2008–2011) Research Interests: Deep learning for medical imaging, probabilistic modeling, cardiac and cancer imaging, computational anatomy, and marker discovery. Key applications include motion analysis, segmentation, and predictive modeling in healthcare. Key Achievements: Won prestigious fellowships including Allen Touring Institute (2022), JSPS Short-Term (2020), Marie-Curie IIF (2014), and JSPS-PDRA (2008). Pioneered Bayesian deep learning frameworks for cardiac motion assessment and generative models in medical imaging. Grants & Supervision: EPSRC Impact Acceleration Award (PI) EPSRC New Investigator Grant (EP/S012796/1) Actively supervising PhD students in areas like Bayesian deep atlases for cardiac motion analysis. Labs & Teams: Leads research in medical AI within the School of Computing Science, collaborating on projects integrating imaging and patient metadata for clinical decision support.
Dr. Swati Biswas is a Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). She holds a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from The Ohio State University (2003) and has held academic positions at UTD since 2012, including roles at the University of North Texas Health Science Center prior to that. Her research focuses on biostatistical methods for genetic epidemiology, cancer genetics, and risk prediction modeling, with a particular emphasis on Bayesian approaches. Education: B.Sc. (1994), M.Sc. (1996) in Statistics from the University of Delhi, followed by a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from The Ohio State University (2003). She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center (2004–2005). Research interests include statistical genetics, rare haplotype analysis, Bayesian clinical trials, and personalized risk prediction models for diseases like breast cancer and substance use disorders. She has developed tools such as CBCRisk for contralateral breast cancer prediction and Bayesian hierarchical models for pathway analysis. Her publications span over 40 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on methodological advancements in genetic association studies and clinical risk modeling. Notable awards include the 2016 Young Researcher Award from the International Indian Statistical Association and the 2011 President’s Award for Educational Excellence from UNT HSC. Dr. Biswas has secured grants totaling over $10M, including NIH funding for projects like multifrequency ultrasound imaging for breast cancer monitoring and Bayesian meta-analysis of cancer risk. She mentors doctoral students and has advised nine completed dissertations, with several current students.
Andrea Meilán-Vila is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid since 2021, holding a Juan de la Cierva Fellowship since 2023. She earned her PhD in Statistics from Universidade da Coruña (2021) and previously served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Universidade de Santiago de Compostela's Department of Statistics, Mathematical Analysis and Optimisation. Her research focuses on nonparametric methods for analyzing complex data types, including directional, spatial, and functional data. Key areas include kernel smoothing techniques, goodness-of-fit testing for regression models, and spatial trend estimation. She serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Nonparametric Statistics . Recent work emphasizes applications in climate science (temperature curve modeling), fluid dynamics (wake flow control), and biomedical imaging (hippocampus shape analysis). Her methodologies address challenges like sparse data estimation and spatial correlation in regression frameworks. Key Projects: STENED (Stein-based goodness-of-fit tests for non-Euclidean data) Awards: Juan de la Cierva Fellowship (2023) Publications span journals like Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Statistical Papers , and TEST , with a focus on methodological advancements in statistical modeling and computational validation.
Jeff M Phillips is a Professor in the Kahlert School of Computing at the University of Utah, specializing in algorithms for big data analytics, computational geometry, and machine learning. He holds a BS in Computer Science and Mathematics from Rice University (2003) and a PhD in Computer Science from Duke University (2009). He serves as Director of the Utah Center for Data Science, Director of the Data Science Program in the Kahlert School of Computing, and Faculty Co-Director of the One U Data Science Hub. His research focuses on geometric data analysis, coresets, sketches, and handling uncertainty in data. Education: BS/BA (Rice University, 2003), PhD (Duke University, 2009) CI Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Utah (2009–2011) His research interests include algorithms for big data analytics, computational geometry, machine learning, spatial statistics, and AI. He has led NSF-funded projects on spatial data analysis, cosmic origins via AI, and reactive flow data modeling. Phillips has advised numerous PhD and master’s students, contributing to topics like trajectory classification and bias mitigation in word embeddings. His publications span computational geometry, data science, and machine learning. Notable work includes coresets for kernel density estimates, bias mitigation in language models, and scalable spatial scan statistics. Phillips is also active in academic service, serving as co-PC chair for SoCG 2024 and on program committees for major conferences like NeurIPS and ICML.
Professor Dino Sejdinovic is a faculty member in the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Adelaide, part of the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. Previously, he held positions as Lecturer and Associate Professor at the University of Oxford's Department of Statistics (2014–2022). His academic qualifications include a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Bristol (2009) and a Diplom in Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science from the University of Sarajevo (2006). His research focuses on the intersection of statistical methodology and machine learning, encompassing large-scale nonparametric methods, robust machine learning, multiresolution data fusion, and measures of dependence. He has contributed to kernel methods, Bayesian inference, causal discovery, and applications in climate science, quantum computing, and social science data analysis. Education: PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Bristol (2009) Diplom in Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science, University of Sarajevo (2006) Sejdinovic's work emphasizes bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications, such as cloud type classification using vision transformers and machine learning-driven quantum device optimization. His recent publications explore topics like kernel-based causal inference, Bayesian neural networks, and uncertainty quantification in statistical models. Advising and grants: Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students in machine learning and statistics, though specific grants or student advisees are not explicitly listed in the provided texts.
Noel Cressie is a Distinguished Professor of Statistics at the University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia, affiliated with the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics and the National Institute for Applied Statistics Research Australia (NIASRA). He is also the Director of the Centre for Environmental Informatics (CEI). His academic journey includes a PhD from Princeton University (1975) and a B.Sc. with First Class Honours from the University of Western Australia (1972). His research focuses on spatial and spatio-temporal statistics, Bayesian methods, environmental informatics, and applications in climate science. Notable projects include work on atmospheric CO2 flux inversion (WOMBAT framework), Antarctic environmental research (SAEF initiative), and statistical remote sensing for NASA. He has secured over $20 million in research funding and authored four influential books, including Statistics for Spatial Data . Cressie has received prestigious awards such as the COPSS R.A. Fisher Award (2009), Pitman Medal (2014), and Fellowship of the Australian Academy of Science (2018). He leads interdisciplinary teams addressing global challenges like carbon cycle dynamics and biodiversity modeling. His contributions to statistical methodology and environmental science have been recognized through international collaborations and advisory roles.
Professor Alexandros Taflanidis holds a concurrent faculty position as Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences and the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame's College of Engineering. He serves as the Director of Graduate Studies for CEEES. His research focuses on uncertainty quantification, disaster risk reduction, Bayesian model updating, and enhancing the sustainability and resilience of civil infrastructure systems, particularly in natural hazard contexts like hurricanes and earthquakes. His work integrates computational statistics and surrogate modeling to improve real-time emergency response and long-term risk mitigation strategies. Prof. Taflanidis earned a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology (2007), and M.S. and B.S. degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2003 and 2002). He leads projects such as the Coastal Hazards System (CHS) for Louisiana and Puerto Rico, advancing probabilistic coastal hazard analysis frameworks. His research also explores storm surge emulation, seismic response estimation, and innovative protective device designs for structures. He won the ASCE Huber Prize for his contributions to community resilience through scientific computing. His collaborative efforts include advancing machine learning for data imputation in coastal hazards and developing lifecycle assessment workflows for resilient buildings. Current research trends in his publications emphasize computational efficiency, multi-fidelity modeling, and adaptive strategies for real-time predictions. Prof. Taflanidis's work bridges academic and practical domains, addressing challenges such as climate change impacts on coastal regions and earthquake early warning systems. His lab focuses on integrating interdisciplinary approaches to create actionable solutions for infrastructure resilience.
Boris Shor is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Hobby School of Public Affairs, University of Houston, where he conducts research on state legislatures, political polarization, representation, and health policy. He is associated with multiple interdisciplinary initiatives and contributes to major data infrastructure in political science. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science, Columbia University B.A., Princeton University Shor specializes in American politics with a focus on legislative behavior, ideological measurement, and health policy. His work combines quantitative methods, roll call analysis, and survey data to understand polarization and representation across U.S. states. He has developed one of the most comprehensive datasets on state legislative ideology, influencing both academic research and policy analysis. His recent publications span top journals such as American Political Science Review , American Journal of Political Science , and Political Analysis , with a thematic focus on state-level political dynamics, methodological innovation, and health policy politics. The research consistently explores how partisanship, ideology, and institutional structures shape policy outcomes. Scientific Awards and Honors: Robert Wood Johnson Scholar in Health Policy, UC Berkeley Fellow, Center for the Study of Democratic Politics, Princeton University Shor has secured major external funding from the National Science Foundation and the Russell Sage Foundation . He has advised undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students throughout his career. His ongoing book project examines the politics of health policy in the American states, building on his interdisciplinary background in political science and public health. He is affiliated with research centers focused on democratic governance and public policy, contributing to collaborative academic networks across institutions.
Etienne Mémin is a Research Director (Full Professor status) at Inria and leads the Odyssey research group, which is affiliated with multiple institutions including University of Rennes, IRMAR, Ifremer, LOPS, UBO, IMT Atlantique, and Lab-STICC. He serves as a Visiting Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Imperial College London (2020–2026) and is the Principal Investigator of the ERC STUOD grant. His research spans the intersection of geophysical sciences, fluid mechanics, computational sciences, and applied mathematics, focusing on stochastic modeling of fluid flows, data assimilation, and uncertainty quantification. He has developed frameworks for stochastic geophysical flows, coarse-scale simulations, and robust motion estimation techniques. Recent publications highlight his work on stochastic Navier-Stokes equations, ensemble forecasting, and data assimilation for ocean and atmospheric models. He has applied these methods to numerical weather prediction, turbulence analysis, and real-time flow reconstruction using sparse measurements. Scientific Awards: ERC STUOD grant PhD Students: Francesco Tucciarone (ERC STUOD, NEMO code) Benjamin Dufée (Ensemble Kalman filters, ATER position) Berenger Hug (Stochastic Navier-Stokes analysis, teaching) Antoine Moneyron (Stochastic ocean models) Collaborations: Imperial College London (D. Crisan, S. Laizet), Zhejiang University (S. Cai, C. Xu), MétéoFrance (P. Arbogast, O. Pannekoucke), Ifremer (B. Chapron), IRSTEA Lyon (L. Pénard), IRMAR (R. Lewandovsky), University of Buenos Aires (G. Artana), ISSI Beijing (T. Corpetti).
Hsiao-Dong Chiang is a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and has made significant contributions to nonlinear system theory and power system stability. His research spans theoretical development and practical applications in electric power systems, nonlinear optimization, and machine learning. B.S., Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1979 M.S., Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1981 Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1986 Chiang's research interests focus on nonlinear system theory , power system stability and control , nonlinear optimization , and their applications to modern power grids with high penetration of inverter-based resources. He is renowned for developing the BCU method and TRUST-TECH methodology , which have enabled fast direct stability assessment and global optimization in complex systems. His work bridges fundamental theory with industrial deployment through his companies, Bigwood Systems, Inc. and Global Optimal Technology, Inc. His recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong trend toward integrating machine learning and deep neural networks with power system analysis , particularly in state estimation, optimal power flow, and voltage control. There is a clear emphasis on handling uncertainty, non-convexity, and multi-scale dynamics in active distribution networks and integrated energy systems . His work increasingly focuses on resilience , real-time control , and user-centered methodologies for modern grid operations. Chiang has received numerous scientific honors, including: IEEE Fellow (1997) United States Presidential Young Investigator Award (1989) Multiple DOE Grid Optimization Challenge Awards (2020–2023) Best Paper Awards from IEEE Transactions and Conferences Outstanding Education Award, Cornell University (1990) He has successfully managed over 100 research projects and holds 28 U.S. and international patents. As the founder of Bigwood Systems, Inc., he has commercialized advanced software for utility companies across the U.S. and Japan. His team has published over 480 refereed papers and received more than 17,500 citations. He advises a large research group and leads innovations in computational methods for energy systems. His lab is actively involved in developing next-generation tools for grid security, optimization, and machine learning integration.
Andrew Ng is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University's Computer Science Department and a globally recognized leader in AI. He is the Founder of DeepLearning.AI, Executive Chairman of LandingAI, General Partner at AI Fund, and Co-Founder of Coursera. His work has revolutionized machine learning and online education, with over 200 research papers in AI, robotics, and related fields. He was named to the 2023 Time100 AI list of most influential figures in AI. Ng's research focuses on machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and their applications in robotics and education. He pioneered the development of massive open online courses (MOOCs), notably through Stanford's early experiments in 2011 that attracted hundreds of thousands of learners. His contributions include foundational work in algorithms like Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) for text analysis and advancements in spectral clustering and inverse reinforcement learning. His publications span topics from robotic hand design to scalable deep learning systems, emphasizing practical and scalable solutions. Ng's educational initiatives, such as the Machine Learning and Deep Learning Specializations, have educated millions worldwide. He advocates for accessible AI education and ethical AI development, emphasizing collaboration between academia and industry.
